Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium this afternoon (Sunday) with the chance to open up a eight-point lead at the top of the Premier ...
Furthermore, it would leave the Gunners with 19 senior players available for selection which in turn means a call-up for an academy prospect. We will see who’s available in what condition and put the best team to win the game. "A lot of players played 120 minutes that we didn’t want to do especially with the minutes that some players have played. "You have to be 90-100 to play at the level that we need to play in this league. There's still 48 hours, and hopefully everybody will recover well and we'll assess them." [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) against the Eagles and it remains to be seen when he will be in a position to be available for selection again after the international break.
It is being reported by French news outlet L'Equipe that Arsenal central defender William Saliba will be out injured for 'several weeks'.
[Football.london](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-squad-crystal-palace-saliba-26506594) have also since reported that Saliba is still in the squad to face the Eagles, although he is thought to be a ‘major doubt’. [came on](https://www.sofascore.com/arsenal-sporting/Rsbkb) for the 21-year-old against Sporting on Thursday night. [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/William-saliba-absent-plusieurs-semaines-et-forfait-pour-le-prochain-rassemblement-des-bleus/1386672) reported on Saturday evening that Saliba now faces ‘several weeks’ out with injury, and will subsequently miss both games for France against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland coming up in the next international break. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/mikel-arteta/) and his team to lose Saliba for this afternoon’s clash, as the Gunners aim to get another three points on the board in the Premier League, and give them an [eight-point](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) cushion over title challengers Manchester City going into the international break. [reported](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/william-slaiba-injury-news-crystal-palace/) on Friday afternoon that Saliba is ‘not ruled out’ for Arsenal as they play Crystal Palace at home in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/), after having to come off early in the first half of their 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium against Sporting in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night with a back injury. [Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) central defender William Saliba will be out injured for ‘several weeks’.
Youngster set for involvement in Premier League London derby with Takehiro Tomiyasu also sidelined.
One player who will be in the matchday squad against Palace is Walters. January signing Jakub Kiwior is another potential option, though he has yet to be handed his top-flight debut and made just one appearance for Arsenal in the Europa League so far. [rsenal](/topic/arsenal) will be without [William Saliba](/topic/william-saliba) against Crystal Palace this afternoon with young Reuell Walters set to make the matchday squad.
Arsenal defender Reuell Walters will replace the injured William Saliba for Arsenal's clash against Crystal Palace, according to reports.
Discussing the changes to his side ahead of the Crystal Palace game, Arteta said: “Well, we have to see. [Leaked Lineups](https://www.instagram.com/leakedlineups), 18-year-old defender Walters will replace Saliba in the Arsenal squad. [Saliba will be out for 'several weeks' ](https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-news-william-saliba-injury-france-latest-638212-20230318)due to a back injury, and will miss France's friendlies against the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland as a result. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.sportbible.com/mikel-arteta) who has relied heavily on the 21-year-old this season, after forming a formidable partnership with [Gabriel Magalhaes.](https://www.sportbible.com/gabriel-magalhaes) [the Gunners'](https://www.sportbible.com/arsenal) [1-1 draw against Sporting Lisbon](https://www.sportbible.com/football/sporting-cp-arsenal-europa-league-fan-reaction-016286-20230316) in the Europa League on Thursday, raising concerns about the Frenchman's availability for Sunday. Arsenal defender Reuell Walters will replace the injured William Saliba for Arsenal's clash against Crystal Palace, according to reports.
Arsenal may reportedly be facing the reality of William Saliba missing several weeks of action due to injury.
Arsenal remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League, but if they are to be without Saliba for a chunk of the title run-in, it could majorly harm their chances of staying ahead of Manchester City. [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/William-saliba-absent-plusieurs-semaines-et-forfait-pour-le-prochain-rassemblement-des-bleus/1386672), this knock could be about to keep Saliba out for several weeks, which certainly sounds worrying, even if it is a bit vague at this point. Arsenal may reportedly be facing the reality of William Saliba missing several weeks of action due to injury.
Thursday was more than just a downer for Arsenal, and one of the major hangover comes in William Saliba, who left Thursday's Europa League fixture against ...
Defender Reuell Walters takes Saliba’s spot in the matchday squad, per Leaked Lineups. William Saliba is not in the Arsenal squad for Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace. Thursday was more than just a downer for Arsenal, and one of the major hangover comes in William Saliba, who left Thursday’s Europa League fixture against Sporting Lisbon in the 21st minute owing to a back issue.
Rob Holding is the only change from the last Premier League game, as William Saliba misses out for Arsenal through injury.
Gabriel Martinelli will hope to continue his scoring run as he features on the left flank. Thomas Partey comes into the base of midfield and will have Martin Odegaard and Granit Xhaka on either side. Gabriel Jesus is on the bench alongside Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson.
The Gunners had to make do without defensive duo Saliba and Tomiyasu in the game at the Emirates Stadium as both hobbled off injured in the Europa League defeat ...
"We hope Willy [Saliba] is going to be better news. We have one assessment and I think they need to have another assessment tomorrow. Speaking to the press after Sunday's win, Arteta gave updates on both players, stating: "The doctor is assessing [Tomiyasu].
AS Monaco centre-back Axel Disasi (25) is set to be called up by Didier Deschamps following William Saliba's (21) injury, according to both RMC Sport and.
He went on to play three games in Qatar, including a small part in the final. Initially, Disasi was not part of Deschamps’ plans for Qatar, but the Monaco centre-back got the nod following Paris Saint-Germain’s Presnel Kimpembe’s withdrawal from the squad. [The Arsenal centre-back will be out for “several weeks,](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/william-saliba-out-for-several-weeks-with-back-problem/)” according to L’Équipe, due to a back injury sustained on Thursday night during Arsenal’s Europa League 2nd leg knockout clash with Sporting Portugal.
Mikel Arteta has said the injuries to both Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba need further assessment, with the pair being substituted in Arsenal's Europa ...
“We hope Willy (Saliba) is going to be better news. We have one assessment and I think they need to have another assessment tomorrow. Tomi is not one to exaggerate things.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has delivered injury updates on William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu after being without them for a win over Crystal Palace.
We hope Willy (Saliba) is going to be better news. [a 4-1 victory lifting them eight points clear](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-crystal-palace-saka-sends-leaders-eight-points-clear/blt29dc492781c40638) at the top of the Premier League table. We have one assessment and I think they need to have another assessment tomorrow.