Saliba has been absent since the north London derby victory in mid-January - poor timing considering that Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus had previously suffered lengthy injuries. A

Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “evolving well” after sustaining a muscular injury last week but will miss his side’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Arsenal's defensive worries continue as Saliba faces a spell on the sidelines. Will he return in time for the crucial clash against Manchester City?