'I hope it's nothing too serious' - Mikel Arteta issues update on double Arsenal injury scare involving Declan Rice and Gabriel after 5-0 Crystal Palace win

The pair combined as the defender scored the opening goal of the Premier League clash. However, they were both substituted in the second half and the midfielder was seen limping off the field. Asked about the England and Brazil internationals' condition, Arteta says he is hoping nothing serious has happened.

Arteta said: "Declan was feeling something in his hamstring. So we didn't want to take any risks with the score at 3-0. Gabby was coming off a tackle I think on his knee and he was struggling a little bit. I hope it's nothing too serious."

Despite the concerns, the Gunners boss was happy as his team ran out 5-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium thanks to goals from Gabriel and Leandro Trossard, an own goal from Dean Henderson and a double from Gabriel Martinelli.

"The positivity we had right from the beginning," the coach told TNT Sports. "I had a really good feeling in the last 10 days about the team and how they reacted. They are great players, we have a great team and today they really wanted it. I could feel that."

After losing their previous two league games, the win puts the London side two points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Arteta's team are in action again on January 30 when they meet Nottingham Forest in the league.