Arsenal injury news: Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain join absentees ahead of Swansea

The Gunners sit level on points at the top of the table

Arsene Wenger (GETTY IMAGES)

Just as Arsenal's season was headed in the right direction, concerning injuries to key players have threatened to derail it.

3-0 wins over Manchester United and then Watford were followed by a stunning victory over Bayern Munich and an exciting win over Everton.

The results saw the Gunners move to the top of the Premier League, where they remain level on points with Manchester City, and reignite their Champions League hopes.

However, the midweek Capital One Cup tie with Sheffield Wednesday was disastrous. Not only did Arsenal lose to their lower league opponents, of more concern was the loss of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott to injury.

The pair both had to be withdrawn from the match and with it plunged Arsenal into an injury crisis. Ahead of Arsenal's match with Swansea this weekend, we take a look at when they are expected to be back and who they join on the treatment table.

Arsenal's match with Swansea kicks off at 3pm on Saturday.