Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has some injury concerns ahead of the clash vs Nottingham Forest.(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Seven players set to miss Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal as Mikel Arteta faces anxious wait

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Arsenal travel to the City Ground as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

It's back to Premier League action for Arsenal as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Mikel Arteta's men are currently six points ahead of Manchester City in second place ahead of this weekend's games. Arsenal are likely to be keeping a close eye on the early kick-off, which sees City take on rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Later in the day, the Gunners travel to the East Midlands to take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Sean Dyche's men will be looking to bounce back from an FA Cup third-round defeat against Wrexham in their last outing.

Arsenal, meanwhile, were in midweek action as they came out as 3-2 winners over Chelsea in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

In a boost, Arteta has confirmed that the game didn't provide him with any new injury problems. But both sides will still be without players.

With that in mind, here is a look at all of the players who could miss the game.

Cristhian Mosquera

The defender suffered an ankle injury back in December and is continuing his recovery.(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Max Dowman

Like Mosquera, Dowman is recovering from an ankle injury with Arteta remaining coy on his return.(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori

The full-back has been out of action after pulling out of the starting line-up in last month's Premier League clash against Brighton. Arteta remained tight-lipped when asked if he could return against Forest.(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Piero Hincapie

The defender suffered a thigh injury in the 0-0 draw against Liverpool. It has caused him to miss the last two games and will likely mean he misses out again this weekend.(Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chris Wood

The Nottingham Forest striker is set to miss the game after undergoing knee surgery. The 34-year-old has been out since October.(Image: Jacob King/PA Wire.)

John Victor

The goalkeeper has undergone an operation after suffering an injury against Aston Villa earlier this month.(Image: Cody Froggatt/PA Wire.)

Ryan Yates

The midfielder is a contender to return against Arsenal after returning to training. He may need time to step up his match fitness, having been missing since the start of December.(Image: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)