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,

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Saliba had started 57 of Arsenal's previous 58 Premier League matches, only sitting out October's 2-2 draw with Liverpool due to suspension. Arteta is expected to be without his d

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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.