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Arsenal defender William Saliba is expected to miss Wednesday night’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City with his back injury.

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.

Arsenal are assessing his condition on a daily basis but it appears the trip to the Etihad Stadium will come too soon.

Saliba has missed Arsenal’s last five games after coming off injured against Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League tie last month.

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After drawing their third straight game in the Premier League, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville question whether Arsenal now need to win at Manchester City next week if they’re to go on to lift the Premier League trophy.

Carney: Arsenal fighting but defence a worry

Speaking after Arsenal’s 3-3 draw with Southampton, Sky Sports’ Karen Carney fears Arsenal’s defensive struggles are their biggest worry heading to the Etihad.

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She said: “I said I didn’t see how they were getting back into the game against Southampton but somehow, they are still in this race and scrapping.

“Do I think they can go to City and get the win? No, I don’t, but I don’t think Arteta could say anything else.

“This is about clean sheets too and at the moment, I don’t see how they keep a clean sheet. The defence just doesn’t look like it has any confidence and not themselves. That’s a bit of a worry when you see how dominant City are.

“It’s going to be a big ask but Arsenal are scrapping and fighting.”

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