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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

William Saliba's likely return game for Arsenal revealed as Mikel Arteta weighs up decision

Arsenal supporters are eagerly awaiting news of when William Saliba will be available for selection following more worrying updates from Mikel Arteta.

The France international has been sidelined with a back injury since the Europa League round of 16 penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Sporting CP subsequently missing the Gunners' Premier League games against Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Liverpool, West Ham United, Southampton and Manchester City.

There was hope that Saliba would be fit enough for Wednesday night's showdown at the Etihad Stadium especially after Mohamed Elneny posted footage of the defender in the gym on the exercise bike, but that wasn't the case and Arteta also confirmed the 21-year-old is likely to miss the Chelsea game on Tuesday night.

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