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'Very worried' - Mikel Arteta issues fresh William Saliba update and reveals defender set for further tests after missing draw with Aston Villa through injury

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<p>The Gunners raced to a 2-0 lead at the Emirates but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-aston-villa-martin-odegaard-mikel-merino/blt76ca160efbaa7942" target="_blank">two second-half strikes</a> from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins forced them to share the spoils. Saliba has been a consistent performer this campaign but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-why-mikel-arteta-left-william-saliba-out-arsenal-premier-league-aston-villa/bltf26ee484057d1556" target="_blank">Arteta could not name him in the matchday squad</a> as the defender picked up an injury during Wednesday’s win over Tottenham. Instead, Jurrien Timber slotted in at the heart of defence alongside Gabriel.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Before the Villa clash, Arsenal revealed that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-mikel-arteta-left-william-saliba-out-arsenal-premier-league-aston-villa/bltf26ee484057d1556" target="_blank">Brazilian has a "minor issue" </a>while explaining the sudden absence of Saliba. However, Arteta had something different to say about the defender after the Villa draw. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>When Arteta was asked about Saliba's condition, he said: "No, not yet. I think tomorrow we will have more information, we will have another test on him and we will be more clear about that."</p><p>The Spaniard admitted that it is a concerning situation and added: "Yeah, for sure, especially with the numbers that we have in the squad and looking at our bench - very worried.”</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p>

WHAT ARTETA SAID

<p>Arsenal are now six points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League standings and will be back in action against Wolves in the English top-flight on January 25. However, before that, they have a Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb to contend with on Wednesday evening. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

'Very worried' - Mikel Arteta issues fresh William Saliba update and reveals defender set for further tests after missing draw with Aston Villa through injury | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta has revealed that an injured William Saliba is set for further tests after Arsenal&apos;s draw with Aston Villa.

&apos;Very worried&apos; - Mikel Arteta issues fresh William Saliba update and reveals defender set for further tests after missing draw with Aston Villa through injury

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