Our Arsenal writers examine the problems up front, concerns over transfer strategy, injury issues and the atmosphere among the fanbase

Mikel Arteta insists Myles Lewis-Skelly will continue to play at left-back amid calls for the Arsenal youngster to return to his natural midfield position. Lewis-Skelly is enjoying a breakthrough season at the Emirates after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City last September.

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Arteta also pointed towards concerns with Arsenal's lack of options as he admitted he was "very worried" about the hamstring injury suffered by centre-back William Saliba, who joined fellow defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu on the sidelines for the Villa game.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his worries about William Saliba's injury after his side's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday (January 18).

And then comes perhaps the most interesting answer from the press conference. When asked about the Liverpool result, he makes reference to the substitutions that were made by Arne Slot, and their impact, and then goes on to compare that to his own single change – which in the game was Raheem Sterling.

The match is being played at Arsenal's home stadium, the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 18th January at 17:30 GMT. The match will be televised live on Sky Sports. Alternatively, written coverage will be available pre-match and post-match here at VAVEL UK.

William Saliba has been a key player for Arsenal this season, helping them to secure the best defensive record in the Premier League, but the Frenchman could now be sidelined through injury

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Cedric Soares was one of Mikel Arteta's first signings at Arsenal and played a key role in the dressing room despite his lack of game time during his time at the Emirates