The report from L'Equipe states that Saliba is set to be out of action for the next two weeks, missing the Gunners' home game against Aston Villa over the weekend - and with a medical set for Sunday, it means that Saliba will reportedly miss their next three games.

Mikel Arteta says William Saliba was ruled out of Arsenal’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa due to a muscular injury. Saliba, 23, was missing from the matchday squad for Saturday’s 2-2 draw,

Arsenal face a tough challenge in the Premier league when former manager, Unai Emery, and eighth place Aston Villa come to Emirates Stadium.