Arsenal blow as Mikel Arteta refuses to rule out possibility of William Saliba being out for the SEASON amid title race

MIKEL ARTETA has said he is “hopeful” William Saliba will be back before the end of the season – but did not guarantee his return.

The Frenchman limped out of the Europa League game to Sporting Lisbon earlier this month before Arsenal crashed out of the competition on penalties.

GettySaliba has had an outstanding season in defence for Arsenal[/caption]

Saliba had started every Premier League game until that point, forming a solid partnership with Gabriel.

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