Arsenal's injuries mounted after a 2-0 win over Stoke on Saturday, with Tomas Rosicky expected to be out of action for an unspecified amount of time with a groin problem.
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Also, Emmanuel Eboue and defenders Armand Traore and William Gallas have hamstring injuries. Rosicky was substituted at the start of the second half, Eboue left nine minutes later and Traore came off with just two minutes of normal time to go.
Gallas was able to remain on the field for the entire match.
"We're hopeful that Eboue, Gallas and Armand Traore are not too serious," manager Arsene Wenger said. "But Tomas Rosicky is out for a while."
Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva was ruled out before the match because of a thigh injury, but Wenger didn't think it was a serious injury and hopes the Croatia international will be back next week.
The Gunners were also without injured strikers Robin van Persie (ankle) and Nicklas Bendtner (groin).
Wenger deployed midfielder Andrei Arshavin in the central striker role and was impressed with his performance after the Russia international scored a goal. But Wenger says he needs to see him play in the position a few more times before deciding whether to use him there as a solution to the injury problems.
"I don't know yet because I have to try it again to see if it works again - at home, away from home," Wenger said.
Arshavin was limping toward the end of the match.
"It is a kick on the ankle and he should be OK," Wenger said.
Theo Walcott also has a hamstring injury and Abou Diaby, who has been sidelined with a calf problem, is expected to return next week.
Other long-term absentees include Gael Clichy (back), Kieran Gibbs (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee).
