The Frenchman has been a stalwart for the Premier League leaders but will miss out due to an issue he picked up against Sporting Lisbon, which hasn't improved throughout the international break. It could also mean he's absent for the visit to Anfield next week, which could have an even greater bearing on the title race.
It leaves Mikel Arteta with a conundrum to solve heading into the business end of the season with defence being one of the cornerstones of the Gunners' campaign. Saliba has partnered Gabriel at the heart of defence, but a new face is going to have to come in
It leaves Mikel Arteta with a conundrum to solve heading into the business end of the season with defence being one of the cornerstones of the Gunners' campaign. Saliba has partnered Gabriel at the heart of defence, but a new face is going to have to come in