4 talking points ahead of Arsenal vs Liverpool

  • Arsenal host Liverpool at Emirates Stadium
  • Key man missing along with more fitness issues
  • Reds have had a great start to season
The Gunners beat Shakhtar Donetsk in their last game
The Gunners beat Shakhtar Donetsk in their last game / Catherine Ivill - AMA/GettyImages
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3. William Saliba serving suspension

William Saliba
Saliba was dismissed against Bournemouth / Catherine Ivill - AMA/GettyImages

William Saliba was sent off against Bournemouth and is set to miss the game against Liverpool as he serves his one-match suspension. Arsenal will certainly be concerned about missing their best defender, especially considering the past.

With the Frenchman playing, the Gunners have picked up an average of 2.4 points per 90 minutes, conceding only 0.9. Without him however, Arsenal have accumulated just 1.6 points per 90 and conceded 1.6 on average. This is certainly a concern.

He will be an even bigger miss with the likes of Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori also potentially absent, leaving Arsenal's backline looking incredibly scarce. Not only does Arteta already have to face several fitness issues, he will also have to work out how to replace William Saliba.

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