Arsenal star Granit Xhaka was spotted in conversation with William Saliba after being substituted in the 86th minute against Leeds United. The Gunners moved eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table with a 4-1 win against Javi Gracia's side at the Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel Jesus scored twice in his first Premier League start for the north Londoners since November last year, with Ben White and Xhaka both scoring goals on a comfortable afternoon for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is still without Saliba as the French defender continues to recover from a back injury.
It is currently unclear when the 22-year-old will return to the squad with Arteta admitting he is hopeful that Saliba can play again this season. The Gunners have already lost Takehiro Tomiyasu through injury for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign with Rob Holding starting in Saliba's absence in defence.
