Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba will miss Saturday's match against Leeds, but is hopeful that the defender can still play a major part in ...

“We have a really good relationship with the Ghanaian federation and we have to manage and look after our players. He obviously wasn’t fit enough to play the second game but hopefully he’ll be back for the weekend.” “Maybe it’s more for the doctors to answer but it is more specifically about the load we put on that area and how he can cope with that. that we can start to take him to the pitch and do certain activities with him. “We have to manage our players. Let’s push it every day and see how he copes with that and how the pain develops as well.

Mikel Arteta has brushed off Rodri's dangerous tackle on Martin Odegaard over the international break.Arsenal take on Leeds this weekend looking to co.

talkSPORT is also widely available across the UK on 1089 or 1053 AM. “We got them in various ways. [Manchester City](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113098/manchester-city/) star missed the ball but got all of the man in a challenge that was not even looked at by the referee but left Odegaard wincing in pain. [Arsenal](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113203/arsenal/) take on [Leeds](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113088/leeds-united/) this weekend looking to continue their match-winning streak in the Premier League, which stretched to seven before the international break. [Odegaard](https://talksport.com/who/martin-odegaard/) who has been one of the star performers for the Gunners this season. [Rodri fly into the playmaker](https://talksport.com/football/1374037/martin-odegaard-arsenal-rodri-manchester-city-spain-norway/) after he took a shot on goal.

William Saliba has been ruled out of Arsenal's game against Leeds on Saturday afternoon with a back injury - but Mikel Arteta is hoping he will be back fit ...

Arteta lauded the former Bolton man after the game. Arteta is praying that Saliba will return as soon as possible, however, given they are potentially 10 games away from winning the Premier League title. But White had played with Gabriel as the centre-back pairing before Saliba returned from his impressive loan spell at Marseille. He is not going to be fit for this game (Leeds)." Rob Holding started the game against Palace alongside Gabriel, with Saliba, who has been excellent this term, will miss the clash with relegation-threatened Leeds through injury.

Martin Odegaard was left clutching his leg after Rodri crunched into a tackle as Spain swept aside Norway last week - and Mikel Arteta has had his say on ...

"I don’t think we crossed the line. It’s a bit frustrating because we want to win and it’s difficult because they waste time, waste time. They have their weapons, we have our weapons, and we will learn for next time." But the rest of them are all good." For me, this is not football," the Cityace told The Arsenal captain shifted the ball onto his left foot and attempted to shoot before being caught by Rodri.

ARSENAL legend Ray Parlour believes his former club will win the Premier League because Manchester City may focus on other competitions, such as the C.

"So hopefully that takes their mind off it a little bit and they've got a tricky game against Bayern Munich now with [Thomas] Tuchel going in. A little bit like City do sometimes, so I think they could do it. And I've always tried to play it down a little bit because the pressure will build on Arsenal because that's what happens when they're six or seven games to go but all they can do - and I know it’s a cliche - just keep playing the way you are. "I mean, Man City are gonna have the FA Cup. "And again, it's a young team, so they look a little bit fearless at times. Parlour told SunSport: "Well, there certainly is a long way to go.

Mikel Arteta is hopeful William Saliba's back injury will not rule him out for the rest of the season - but the Arsenal boss confirmed the defender will ...

You can see that he is already creating in training that chaos that he is capable of creating in unique moments. ‘We have a really good relationship with the Ghanaian federation and we have to manage and look after our players. ‘Unfortunately he is not going to be fit for this game. And what are the risks as well if we make it worse, and that’s what we have to be aware of.’ Let’s push it every day, a little bit and see how he can cope with that and how the pain develops as well. [As reported by Sportsmail, Saliba will not be fit for the first game ](/sport/football/article-11921047/Arsenal-dealt-major-fitness-blow-William-Saliba-set-MISS-Leeds-clash.html)of Arsenal’s run in after hurting his back in the recent Europa League defeat by Sporting.

The Gunners boss has given the latest on the French international's injury that looks set to keep him out for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds at ...

"And the pain starts to go away and we are more comfortable with the images we have of him that we can start to take him to the pitch and do certain activities with him. "I want to be positive, I think that he will be able to do that. With just 10 games remaining of the season Arsenal will be hoping to have Saliba back available as soon as possible. "Maybe it’s more for the doctors to answer but it is more specifically about the load we put on that area and how he can cope with that. "Hopefully that we get the right load for him, the right amount of rest that he needs while we’re keeping him active," he said. Let’s push it every day and see how he copes with that and how the pain develops as well.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed William Saliba will miss Saturday's game with Leeds, but says he is 'hopeful' the defender will play again this season.

And the pain starts to go away and we are more comfortable with the images we have of him that we can start to take him to the pitch and do certain activities with him. THE BIGGER PICTURE: When pushed on whether Saliba would be able to feature again this season, Arteta added: “Yeah, I’m very hopeful and he is as well. He’s not going to be fit for this game [against Leeds] but we are trying, he is trying to do everything he can to feel better and get back training, but not yet.

The France defender missed the win over Crystal Palace and the international break because of the problem.

Let’s push it every day, a little bit, and see how he can cope with that and how the pain develops as well. “But he is very positive about it, the medical staff are positive about it. “He is not going to be fit for this game.

Arsenal injury news: Striker Eddie Nketiah is back training on grass as he continues his rehabilitation from an ankle issue.

Nketiah had filled in admirably for first-choice centre-forward Gabriel Jesus when the Brazilian international had been sidelined for over three months with a knee injury he picked up during the World Cup back in November. The French international was forced off during the Europa League clash against Sporting CP just over a fortnight ago, holding his lower back and he subsequently missed the 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace three days later, the only league match he hasn't started this term. [Arsenal can recall Gabriel Jesus against Leeds United with Thomas Partey replacement on standby](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-partey-gabriel-jesus-leeds-26587658) [The next two Arsenal players to pen new deals after Bukayo Saka signs contract extension](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-buakyo-saka-signs-contract-26591288) [Arsenal risk Serge Gnabry repeat after Edu transfer decision](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-risk-serge-gnabry-repeat-26588610) [William Saliba, Thomas Partey: Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Leeds United](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/partey-saliba-arsenal-injury-news-26564946) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-saliba-26590416) The north Londoners currently sit on top of the table, eight points above second-placed Manchester City, albeit the Citizens do have a game in hand on their title rivals. [Ian Wright names the one Arsenal youngster who will have breakout 2023/24 season](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/ian-wright-arsenal-youngster-breakout-26600248) [Centre-back William Saliba is set to miss the game](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/william-saliba-injury-arsenal-leeds-26597663) due to injury, football.london understands.

The France defender was forced off during the Europa League last-16 defeat to Sporting, missing the win over Crystal Palace and the international break. Arteta ...

Let’s push it every day, a little bit, and see how he can cope with that and how the pain develops as well. “But he is very positive about it, the medical staff are positive about it. “He is not going to be fit for this game.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will have to shuffle his backline at the weekend with William Saliba absent, leaving the Spaniard to turn to the likes of Rob ...

[West Ham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc), scoring the opener. Holding's experience in the Premier League could prove to his advantage - and he's previously done a job when called upon. Saliba has partnered Gabriel at the heart of defence, but a new face is going to have to come in. An injury to Takehiro Tomiyasu means that White is likely to remain on the right of the back four, with little cover elsewhere. That effectively leaves Arteta to pick from Rob Holding or January signing Jakub Kiwior. It could also mean he's absent for the visit to Anfield next week, which could have an even greater bearing on the title race.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that one of Arsenal's star men will definitely miss Saturday's Premier League clash against Leeds United at the Emirates.

“Unfortunately he is not going to be fit for this game and we are trying, he is trying to do everything he can to feel better and get him back training. "He is progressing, unfortunately he has still some discomfort in his back and we are trying to manage him the best possible way,” said the Gunners boss. “Obviously he wasn’t fit enough to play the second game but hopefully he is going to be back for the weekend,” said Arteta.

Arsenal boss provides update on defender's fitness before Leeds game.

“And what are the risks as well if we make it worse, and that’s what we have to be aware of.” “It is something that we did in the past as well,” said Arteta. “Unfortunately he has still some discomfort in his back and we are trying to manage it in the best possible way. He is obviously so willing as well to be back with the team. “Back injuries are a bit tricky, how they evolve with the load that you put as well in certain areas. Arteta, however, is optimistic that Saliba’s season is not over and he can play a role in the title run-in.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed William Saliba will miss Saturday's game with Leeds, but says he is 'hopeful' the defender will play again this season.

And the pain starts to go away and we are more comfortable with the images we have of him that we can start to take him to the pitch and do certain activities with him. THE BIGGER PICTURE: When pushed on whether Saliba would be able to feature again this season, Arteta added: “Yeah, I’m very hopeful and he is as well. He’s not going to be fit for this game [against Leeds] but we are trying, he is trying to do everything he can to feel better and get back training, but not yet.

William Saliba has been ruled out of Arsenal's game against Leeds on Saturday afternoon with a back injury - but Mikel Arteta is hoping he will be back fit ...

Arteta lauded the former Bolton man after the game. Arteta is praying that Saliba will return as soon as possible, however, given they are potentially 10 games away from winning the Premier League title. But White had played with Gabriel as the centre-back pairing before Saliba returned from his impressive loan spell at Marseille. He is not going to be fit for this game (Leeds)." Rob Holding started the game against Palace alongside Gabriel, with Saliba, who has been excellent this term, will miss the clash with relegation-threatened Leeds through injury.

Mikel Arteta on William Salibas injury: Back injuries are a bit tricky and how they evolve with the load that you put in certain areas; Gabriel Jesus is ...

He's in a really good place now." Gabriel Jesus is available to face Leeds having returned from his knee injury in Arsenal's games against Fulham and Sporting Lisbon before the international break. It works both ways. "They've been really positive about it as well. That's it." Back injuries are a bit tricky and how they evolve with the load that you put in certain areas.

Having seen Javi Gracia take seven points from his first four games in charge of Leeds United, Mikel Arteta admits that he has been impressed with what ...

Harrison has made more assists (6) and created more chances (41) than any other Leeds player in the league this term. We last won seven in a row between August and October 2018 under Unai Emery. The new boss can call upon a variety of exciting, direct attacking midfielders to support Bamford in a 4-2-3-1. He has started the last two matches, generally looking to work the ball onto his favoured left foot, while the quick Rodrigo is also a valuable option. Arteta: "Leeds have a very clear DNA, how they behave, the character, the passion and energy that they play with. For sure you need to make very good defensive work and if you don’t do it, you don’t have any chance.”

Mikel Arteta has been able to put smiles on the faces of Arsenal fans for much of the season so far.And the Gunners boss has gone one step further to.

talkSPORT is also widely available across the UK on 1089 or 1053 AM. Arteta struggled in the opening seasons of his tenure as boss, but has shined this term as they close in on the title. And he was clearly in a good mood when he spoke to journalists ahead of the weekend. [Arteta](https://talksport.com/who/mikel-arteta/) turned 41 during the international break, while he also scooped the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for the fourth time this season after a stunning March. [Gunners](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113203/arsenal/) boss has gone one step further to capture the hearts of supporters by generously gifting bakery treats to the media. Mikel Arteta has been able to put smiles on the faces of Arsenal fans for much of the season so far.