Saliba expected to miss Arsenal's clash with Man City

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.

Rob Holding has started in the 22-year-old's absence and the Gunners have failed to keep a clean sheet during that period.