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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Arsenal suffer injury blow as key player is ruled out of Brighton clash

  • Arsenal defender William Saliba has been ruled out of his side’s match against Brighton due to injury.
  • The Gunners confirmed Saliba will miss Wednesday night’s match due to “picking up an issue” in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
  • Christian Mosquera was named as Saliba’s replacement in Arsenal’s back four for the game at the Amex Stadium.
  • Bukayo Saka takes the captain’s armband on his 300th first team appearance for Arsenal, while David Raya will also make his 100th Premier League appearance for the Gunners.
  • Arsenal head into tonight’s game with a five-point advantage over Manchester City, although they have played a game more than Pep Guardiola’s men.

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