Arsenal's best trophy bet as Mikel Arteta eyes end to injury headache - Tactics of European football and returning stars could lead Arsenal to deep run in Champions League

Mikel Arteta has admitted that William Saliba ’s injury setback has forced him to consider a new role for Declan Rice. Saliba missed Saturday’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Aston Villa after he pulled up during the closing stages of last week’s north London derby win over Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “evolving well” after sustaining a muscular injury last week but will miss his side’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed that William Saliba will miss the Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday but added that he expects a quick return to action for the center-back.

Every word from Mikel Arteta's pre-match Arsenal press conference ahead of the Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb, including the latest injury news and transfer hope

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri are back in training. The two players were spotted in training with the rest of the squad, ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb at the Emirates.