Saliba Arsenal absence for Aston Villa explained amid Arteta injury worryWilliam Saliba misses Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa due to hamstring tightness. Jurrien Timber replaces him alongside Gabriel Magalhaes, with Thomas Partey moving to right-back. Declan Rice anchors the midfield, with Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard ahead. Despite Timber’s capable replacement, Saliba’s absence is a concern. Riccardo Calafiori remains out, while Bukayo Saka is on holiday after a long injury layoff.
