Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny and Santi Cazorla were the latest additions to the injury list during Sunday's draw against Norwich
The Chile star suffered another hamstring injury, and is joined in the physio room by Laurent Koscielny and Santi Cazorla, who also picked up problems at Carrow Road.
Arsenal now have TEN first-team players out injured, which threatens to derail their title bid.
But who is on the treatment table, and more importantly, when will they be back in action?
Alexis Sanchez
The former Barcelona forward has been dogged by injury problems, but Wenger has so far refused to take him out the firing line.Unfortunately, the 26-year-old looks likely to be missing for the next couple of weeks at least after pulling up with a hamstring injury against the Canaries.
Laurent Koscielny
The defender lasted just 11 minutes at Carrow Road before being withdrawn due to a hip problem.Arsenal will assess the Frenchman on Monday to discover the full extent of the damage.
Santi Cazorla
The Spanish playmaker was "playing on one leg" against Norwich, according to his boss.Cazorla managed to come through the game but his knee problem could keep him out of next weekend's clash against Sunderland.
Kieran Gibbs
The Arsenal left-back missed the stalemate in Norfolk due to a calf strain.But Gibbs is expected to be available for selection next week.
Jack Wilshere
The Gunners midfielder has been hampered by injury problems, although he is now on the road to recovery.Wilshere has not featured this season due to a hairline fracture on his left leg, but is hoping to return to the fold before Christmas.
Danny Welbeck
The striker has been sidelined since August due to a serious knee injury.Welbeck is scheduled to return to training in the new year.
Theo Walcott
The England flier has been out of action since picking up a calf injury in the League Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at the end of October.But he is due to be in contention to face the Black Cats next weekend.
Francis Coquelin
The French midfielder faces three month on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury.Coquelin's absence has led to calls for Wenger to sign a replacement in Janaury.
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal's captain replaced crocked Coquelin against West Brom, but he was also hit by the Emirates injury curse.He lasted just 35 minutes before limping out of the action due to a calf injury. He should be back sooner rather than later.
Tomas Rosicky
The Czech Republic international, 35, has not featured for the Gunners this season after damaging his knee in June.However, there is light at the end of the tunnel and he could be back in the not too distant future.
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