Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are still “waiting” on William Saliba having ruled the Frenchman out of the Gunners’ next two Premier League games.
The defender has missed the North London side’s last five outings with an ongoing back issue. His drop out of the side has coincided with a slump in form at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have failed to win in their last three Premier League games, Arteta’s men also not managing to keep a clean sheet in the entire time that Saliba has been restricted to the sidelines. The 22-year-old is not expected to return for Wednesday evening’s key showdown with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and could also miss the following game against Chelsea.
