William Saliba is reportedly on course for a return at some point in November, which would give Arsenal the chance to call upon their star center back for a crucial slate of wintry fixtures.
The Gunners have been forced to navigate the entire campaign without their best defender thus far. Mikel Arteta’s revered rearguard had remained largely intact without Saliba before Brighton & Hove Albion brutally exposed its vulnerable side just before the international break.