Arsenal are cursing their bad luck with injuries to center backs, and Gunners fans will be sweating on the latest Cristhian Mosquera injury news. The Spanish center back had to go off injured in the first half of their game against Brentford on Wednesday after appearing to suffer an ankle injury as he landed awkwardly.

Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka were both on target on Wednesday night as the Gunners restored their five-point cushion at the top of the Premier League

Mikel Arteta has plenty to ponder - at both ends of the pitch - after Arsenal ’s draw at Chelsea. At the forefront of his mind will be the heart of defence, and the fitness of William Saliba. Gabriel still has weeks to go in his recovery from a thigh injury and Arsenal are now sweating on the condition of his centre-back partner, too.

Arsenal star William Saliba was unexpectedly out injured for the huge Premier League clash against Chelsea and Mikel Arteta has issued the latest update.

Arsenal travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime but there's optimism Declan Rice has avoided injury on a night where centre-back Cristhian Mosquera also limped off

Declan Rice remains integral to the team as their ‘lighthouse’ with his durability, running power, set piece strength and reading of the game while Mikel Merino made his mark as a makeshift striker once more with an equaliser against Chelsea. Both have pleased the manager with their contributions.