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.

William Saliba's hamstring strain has given Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta a fresh injury headache to contend with during a hectic and potentially decisive spell of fixtures

William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly are not dealing with serious injuries and have not been ruled out of this weekend’s clash with Wolves, confirms Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Saliba is dealing with a hamstring problem and Lewis-Skelly a knee issue and the Gunners boss says both should be back in action next week.

Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “evolving well” after sustaining a muscular injury last week but will miss his side’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Vitor Pereira 's Wolves, who were slain 3-1 by Chelsea in Monday's action. Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: January 25 (vs. Wolves)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed that William Saliba will miss the Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday but added that he expects a quick return to action for the center-back.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed William Saliba remains a doubt for Arsenal’s trip to face Wolves in the Premier League.Saliba has missed the club’s last two games after picking up a hamstring injury