Arsenal receive bad news ahead of their match against Chelsea

Arsenal have received bad news ahead of their crucial match against Chelsea on Tuesday night. The Gunners are currently in a title race, sitting second on the Premier League table with 75 points after 33 games. However, they are closely following first-placed Manchester City, who have 76 points and two games in hand.

One of the reasons for Arsenal’s recent dip in form has been the absence of William Saliba. The 21-year-old centre-back got injured a few weeks ago and his back injury has costed the Gunners a lot. They have not won in four matches, losing their top spot in the league table.

Saliba was expected to make a return to the squad for Tuesday’s match against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed in his pre match press conference that Saliba will not be involved in the game as he hasn’t improved this week.

This news comes as a blow to Arsenal’s hopes of winning the title this season. Saliba has been one of their key players this season and his absence has been felt by the team. He has made 27 league appearances for Arsenal this season.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: William Saliba of Arsenal heads the ball away Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 25, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Despite these setbacks, Arteta remains optimistic about his team’s chances of winning the title this season. He believes that his players have what it takes to compete with Manchester City and other top teams in Europe.

Arsenal will need to bounce back quickly if they want to keep their title hopes alive. They face tough matches against Chelsea and Newcastle United in their next two fixtures, which could determine their fate in this year’s Premier League campaign.

In conclusion, William Saliba’s absence is a big blow to Arsenal’s title hopes this season. The Gunners will need to find a way to cope without him and hope that he can make a speedy recovery. With tough fixtures coming up, Arteta will need to rally his troops and get them firing on all cylinders if they want to win the Premier League title this season.