Arsenal defender William Saliba expected to miss clash with Man City on Wednesday; Fears Frenchman could miss the rest of the season; Saliba has missed Arsenal’s last five games after injuring his back against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta will give an update on Saliba’s condition in his pre-match news conference on Tuesday amid fears the French defender could miss the rest of the season.
Saliba has missed Arsenal’s last five games after coming off injured against Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League tie last month.
Rob Holding has started in the 22-year-old’s absence and the Gunners have failed to keep a clean sheet during that period.
They have conceded nine goals – seven of which have come in the last three matches – and after big home wins against Crystal Palace and Leeds, Arteta’s side are on a run of three consecutive draws which has hindered their chances of securing a first league title since 2004.
The Gunners still sit five points ahead of Man City at the top of the Premier League table, but Pep Guardiola’s side have two games in hand and welcome the Gunners to the Etihad Stadium in a potential title decider on Wednesday.
Arsenal have shown complacency during their recent dip in form but Saliba’s absence due to injury is a big problem too.
Saliba had started every Premier League game for Arsenal this season before injuring his back and his absence is hurting the Gunners offensively as well as defensively in the Premier League title race with Man City.
Source: Sky sports
In other news-47 reportedly dead after pastor ordered them to fast for 30 days
It is a tragedy that religion, a source of hope, love, and unity for many people, can sometimes be exploited and twisted by those in positions of power. Such was the case in Kenya, where a pastor named Paul ordered his congregants to fast for 30 days, resulting in the deaths of 47 people.
Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, the founder of the church, also known as the “cult leader”, though in police custody, has denied any wrongdoing.
Paul announced that he had received a divine revelation that his congregation needed to undertake a 30-day fast to cleanse themselves of sin and prepare for the second coming of Christ. He warned his followers that the fast would be difficult, but promised that those who completed it would receive blessings beyond measure. Learn more
