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Two interceptions Sunday Saliba made two interceptions and two clearances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Manchester United.

Impact Saliba has maintained his role in the starting XI, playing every single minute before the international break. The top choice in the defense, Saliba is one of the most surefire starters in England. He has also piled up 12 clearances and six interceptions in four matches, while committing only two fouls.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up rare assist Saliba assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Saliba bagged an abnormal assist in Saturday's match after finding Bukayo Saka for Arsenal's second goal of the match. It is only Saliba's second assist in the Premier League since joining Arsenal last season. The central defender had no real contribution in the back against Nottingham due to Arsenal controlling the ball, only notching a clearance in the defense.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting minutes in preseason matches Saliba started and played 70 minutes during July 26th's 5-3 preseason win over Barcelona.

Impact Saliba has been getting a decent amount of playing time this preseason since his back injury suffered in March. This is a good sign that the defender could be ready for the start of the new season, where he is expected to get the start at center back alongside Gabriel.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saliba's return, impressive Kiwior and Arteta's coaching changes as Arsenal return to action Arsenal eased back into action in Nuremberg once more - it was good to see William Saliba return while Jakub Kiwior did his chances no harm

JULY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting versus Nurnberg Saliba (back) will feature in the starting XI for Thursday's friendly against Nurnberg.

Impact Saliba finished the previous campaign on the sidelines due to his back issue, missing the final 11 matches of the season. When fully fit, the central defender was a lock for the starting XI, featuring in all 27 Premier League outings for the club. In those contests, Saliba recorded two goals on six shots (three on target), one assist and 82 clearances.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Saliba: Arsenal defender signs new four-year contract with Premier League club William Saliba, who was signed by the Gunners from French club Saint-Etienne in 2019 for a fee in the region of £27m, has become one of Arse...

JULY 7, 2023 • SKY.COM

Extends contract with Arsenal Saliba has signed a four-year contract extension with Arsenal, the club announced Friday.

Impact Saliba got off to a slow start with Arsenal as he went on three different loan stints from the club since joining in Summer 2019 before his breakout campaign in England in 2022/23, where he kept 11 clean sheets and scored two goals in 27 Premier League starts before suffering a season-ending back injury in March. The 22-year-old has already proven to be irreplaceable in central defense for the Gunners and is now signed on through 2026/27.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Saliba missed the final two-and-a-half-months of the campaign with a back injury he suffered in mid-March.

Impact Saliba tallied two goals, one assist and 11 clean sheets while playing virtually every minute of Arsenal's Premier League campaign through 27 games as part of a formidable center-back pairing with Gabriel. But he will rue the back injury sustained in the Europa League defeat to Sporting in March that ruled him out for the rest of his rookie campaign with Arsenal, as the club's title challenge disappeared in the 22-year-old's absence from the XI.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Arteta: Too early to say if William Saliba is fit for pre-season Mikel Arteta insists it's too early to define whether Arsenal's William Saliba will be fit for pre-season as the French defender is still ou...

MAY 26, 2023 • SKY.COM

Still hoping to return Saliba (back) won't be available against Brighton on Sunday and likely will miss out versus Nottingham Forest on May 20 as well but may still be an option this season after manager...

Impact Previous reports indicated that Saliba wouldn't be back this season but it seems the door remains open for him to possibly be in the squad for the season finale against Wolverhampton on May 28. Considering the central defender has missed eight straight matches already, dating back to March 16 versus Sporting CP, it seems unlikely he will break into the starting XI even if cleared to play.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out rest of season Saliba will miss the rest of the season with a back injury, reports The Athletic.

Impact This update isn't too surprising for Saliba, as this was originally rumored when he suffered the injury. He's already been out close to a month and Mikel Arteta hasn't indicated any progress with the issue since, as Saliba still isn't training. Fortunately, he doesn't need surgery and the hope is rest will get him back to 100 percent over the summer. In his place, Jakub Kiwior has taken over for Rob Holding on the back line in recent contests. In his first season getting minutes with the club, Saliba started 27 league matches, recording two goals and an assist with 11 clean sheets.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal contract news: Update on William Saliba, Bukayo Saka & Aaron Ramsdale talks The latest news on Arsenal contract talks with William Saliba, Bukayo Saka & Aaron Ramsdale.

MAY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal's position on William Saliba new contract Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stresses that the club are doing everything in their power to tie William Saliba down to a new contract. The 22-ye...

MAY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hoping to return this season Saliba (back) has not returned to training yet, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains hopeful that he can be available again before the end of the season.

Impact Arteta said in his press conference Friday that Saliba is "Feeling better every single day but he's still not been able to have any activity around the first-team. It's about the healing process. Pain-wise and with things that he can do now off the pitch, I think he is in a good place, but we have to build his capacity again to have the right impact, the right load and be in good condition to train and play for the team." Jakub Kiwior made his first Premier League start in Saliba's place against Chelsea on Tuesday, with Rob Holding another option alongside Gabriel (ankle).

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not improving Saliba (back) has not improved this past week, according to manager Mikel Arteta.

Impact It doesn't sound like Saliba will return this season, as he's been out more than a month and still isn't improving. Rob Holding has held down the role of late but there's a chance Mikel Arteta mixes things up as soon as Tuesday against Chelsea given recent defensive performances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Arsenal will miss William Saliba against Manchester City | Generation xG

APRIL 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

William Saliba expected to miss Arsenal's Premier League clash with Man City on Wednesday Arsenal defender William Saliba expected to miss clash with Man City on Wednesday; Fears Frenchman could miss the rest of the season; Saliba...

APRIL 24, 2023 • SKY.COM

May not return this season Saliba has "strutcural damage" in his back and may not play again this season, reports the Daily Mail.

Impact This report kind of lines up with what Mikel Arteta has been saying the past few weeks in that they have no idea when Saliba will play again. He suffered the initial injury in the March 16 contest and given that he has been out a full month, another month on the sidelines is possible. Rob Holding is expected to continue at center-back, though given recent results that could change.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikel Arteta provides concerning William Saliba injury update Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on stricken centre-back William Saliba, who has been out of action since picking up a back injury aga...

APRIL 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Saliba 'not progressing as quick as hoped' in recovery from injury Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal defender William Saliba is not progressing as quickly as hoped in his recovery from injury and his pa...

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains without timeline Saliba (back) has yet to begin work and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "He's not progressing as quickly as we hoped and it is a bit delicate...

Impact It's not the update Arsenal fans were hoping for, as Saliba seems likely to miss at least another week of matches, including the trip to Manchester City. He's been out the last four contests, two of them in which Arsenal dropped points and allowed multiple goals. Rob Holding is expected to remain in the starting XI while Saliba is out.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Saliba: Will Arsenal defender return from injury against Southampton? The latest on William Saliba’s back injury and whether or not Arsenal will risk him against Southampton in their Premier League clash on Fri...

APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arteta gives Saliba update and reveals Moyes 'admiration' Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba is not available for Arsenal’s trip to West Ham on Sunday and faces a race to be fit for the...

APRIL 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ruled out Sunday Saliba (back) will not be in the squad against West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Mikel Arteta told reporters, "William is still not available. He's progressing well and we are hop...

Impact Based on the manager's timeline, Saliba should probably be considered doubtful, at best, to face Southampton on April 21. In his last five outings (all starts), the central defender notched one goal on two shots (one on target), 15 clearances and six tackles (five won). In the meantime, Rob Holding should continue to feature in the starting XI alongside Gabriel.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saliba misses out for Arsenal against Liverpool William Saliba remains out for Arsenal with a back injury after not being named in Mikel Arteta’s match day squad for Sunday’s Premier Leagu...

APRIL 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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