Arsenal are set to be without William Saliba when they welcome Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League later this month.

The France international was replaced just five minutes into the Gunners' 1-0 defeat to Liverpool having twisted his ankle during the warm-up. After initially starting the game, Saliba was forced off and replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

“He twisted his ankle during the warm-up, and he came in and he said he believed that he could carry on and play but he strayed away in the first two actions,” Arteta said.

Asked if he was worried about Saliba’s injury, the Spaniard added: “I am because you cannot play a game of that stature. After you try, that means that there is something wrong.”

As a result, the defender withdrew from the France squad

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