"Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge kept them top of the Premier League table, but the big talking point was the surprise absence of defensive star William Saliba. Just hours before kick-off, the French centre-back was ruled out, leaving Mikel Arteta without both Saliba and regular partner Gabriel Magalhaes, who is already sidelined. That left the Gunners forced into an entirely new-look pairing with summer signings Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera stepping into the heart of defence."
"Mikel Arteta on William Saliba Speaking after the match, Arteta revealed that Saliba felt discomfort the day before the game, and the club opted not to take any risks. Arteta said: He was uncomfortable yesterday, so we need to explore a little bit more what happened. I don't think it's something major, but enough not to be involved in the game."
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and remained top of the Premier League. William Saliba was ruled out hours before kickoff after feeling discomfort the previous day, prompting the club to avoid taking risks. With Gabriel Magalhaes already sidelined for several weeks, Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera formed a new centre-back pairing. A scan has been booked for Saliba to assess the issue. Saliba has been integral since returning in 2022, rarely missing Premier League minutes. Arsenal face a major squad-depth challenge as the busy festive period approaches.
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