Arsenal dropped points in the Premier League title race once again on Sunday afternoon as they drew 2-2 against West Ham at the London Stadium. Mikel Arteta was unable to select both William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko as the duo continue to recover from their respective injury problems.
The latter was omitted from the matchday squad as a 'precaution' and is likely to be involved in the squad to face Southampton on Friday evening. Saliba is facing a crucial week in his recovery from a back problem that has kept him sidelined for the past four fixtures.
The Frenchman has not played for Arsenal since the Europa League round of 16 exit against Sporting CP last month. Reports suggest that Saliba is determined to play a key role in the Gunners' title run-in despite the risk of aggravating his injury further with the north Londoners' medical staff managing his back problem on a 'day-to-day' basis.
