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Tony Adams Injury: Downgraded to doubtful
Tony Adams Injury: Downgraded to Doubtful
Initial Injury Report
Arsenal legend Tony Adams has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United.
The former England international suffered a calf injury in training on Thursday and is now a major doubt for the game at Old Trafford.
Adams' Importance to Arsenal
Adams is a key player for Arsenal and his absence would be a major blow to the team.
The 39-year-old defender is one of the most experienced players in the Arsenal squad and is a vital part of the team's defense.
Impact on Arsenal's Lineup
If Adams is ruled out of the game, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger will have to make a number of changes to his team.
Laurent Koscielny is likely to come into the side to replace Adams, while Kieran Gibbs could also be recalled to the starting lineup.
United's Injury Concerns
Manchester United also have a number of injury concerns ahead of the game.
Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, and Antonio Valencia are all doubtful for the game, while Luke Shaw is definitely ruled out.
Implications for the Title Race
The game between Arsenal and Manchester United is a crucial one in the Premier League title race.
Both teams are level on points at the top of the table and a win for either side would give them a significant advantage in the race for the title.
Key Stats
* Adams has made over 500 appearances for Arsenal. * He is the club's record appearance holder. * Adams has won four Premier League titles and three FA Cups with Arsenal.