William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri latest news and return dates - Gunners continue to miss key players as season threatens to falter

Arsenal fans frustrated by Riccardo Calafiori’s latest injury. Riccardo Calafiori is absent from the latest Arsenal matchday squad due to picking up another injury. The Italian

Mikel Arteta's defensive woes are set to deepen with the anticipated absence of star defender William Saliba for the next fortnight, forcing a reshuffle in his backline. This comes at a crucial juncture for the Gunners as they strive to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool and secure a direct entry into the Champions League group stage.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori sent a "strong" message to one his Emirates teammates after another huge set back for Mikel Arteta.

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League - Arenal unlikely to make major changes from north London derby win

Arsenal ’s injury issues in defence have continued after Riccardo Calafiori was forced to miss Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United. Calafiori was left out of the squad entirely for the third round tie at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal confirming he was absent due to injury.

Arsenal have been patient in the transfer window, to great effect, but in a title fight with a depleted squad, should they dive into the January market?

Italy international Riccardo Calafiori explains how Mikel Arteta convinced him to join Arsenal, why Thiago Motta ‘absolutely changed my career’ and when he thought his football dream was over.

Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori has impressed since signing from Bologna in the summer, but his injury record is starting to become a concern. The defender has shown flashes of his ability through the Premier League campaign so far, but has yet to string together many matches due to his availability.

After such a brilliant performance full of energy, cutting edge and drive, Arsenal inexplicably found a way to chuck two points away as their jaded, injury-hit team were dejected at the final whistle. They’re still 12 games unbeaten in the Premier League but this draw hurt. It stung. It felt like a defeat.

Arsenal could remain without Riccardo Calafiori for today’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa. The Italian defender has missed each of the last three games due to injury and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that the club were still checking on the fitness of a few players.

Arsenal are in danger of losing academy talent Ayden Heaven this month, as the young defender seeks a place in the first team and might look elsewhere