Arsenal's defensive worries continue as Saliba faces a spell on the sidelines. Will he return in time for the crucial clash against Manchester City?

Mikel Arteta says William Saliba was ruled out of Arsenal’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa due to a muscular injury. Saliba, 23, was missing from the matchday squad for Saturday’s 2-2 draw,

Takehiro Tomiyasu has managed only six minutes of action this season following a knee injury and his return date remains unclear. Ben White underwent surgery on a knee problem back in November and Arteta has hinted he could return towards the end of January.

William Saliba won't play for Arsenal against Aston Villa as the injury concerns for the Gunners and Mikel Arteta continue.

Arsenal: Three ways Mikel Arteta could line up after William Saliba injury blow - Gunners could be without their star centre-back for the next three matches and must find an effective solution

William Saliba missed Arsenal’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday with a hamstring injury. The absence of the France international represents yet another setback for Mikel Arteta who is already without a clutch of first team players.

William Saliba's latest injury blow is yet another blow for Mikel Arteta who has already provided an update on the latest regarding Benjamin White

Arsenal sweating on William Saliba's fitness ahead of Manchester City clash after hamstring injury that could keep him out of action for two weeks.