Arsenal Faces Injury and Suspension Challenges

Mikel Arteta has expressed doubts regarding Bukayo Saka's availability for Arsenal's upcoming match against Liverpool due to injury, alongside several other absentees including Martin Odegaard and Takehiro Tomiyasu. The team is also missing William Saliba, who received a red card in their recent loss to Bournemouth, a decision that has been met with controversy and will not be appealed. Saliba's absence is particularly felt given his significant contributions to the team's defense, with stats showing a notable drop in performance when he is unavailable. Arteta acknowledged Arsenal's discipline issues, highlighting that they have received 18 red cards since his tenure began, which could jeopardize their title aspirations. He emphasized the need for the team to play with 11 men, as playing with a reduced squad complicates their performance significantly. The Gunners are determined to rectify this issue as they prepare for a critical match against league leaders Liverpool.