EPL: ARSENAL SUFFERS A SALIBA INJURY AHEAD OF MEETINGS WITH MANCHESTER CITY AND CHELSEA

Arsenal defender William Saliba is anticipated to be unavailable for their critical Premier League match against Manchester City on Wednesday night, according to The Athletic.

Saliba has been out with a back injury since their Europa League match against Sporting Lisbon. 

There is now concern that the French defender will miss the rest of the season.

Arsenal have been monitoring his condition, but the journey to the Etihad Stadium appears to be too soon.

Arsenal have been monitoring his condition, but the journey to the Etihad Stadium appears to be too soon.

Saliba has missed the team's previous five games, with Rob Holding taking his place.

During that time, Mikel Arteta's men failed to keep a clean sheet.

Arsenal has given up nine goals this season, seven of them have come in the last three games.