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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues William Saliba injury update after defender forced off against Liverpool

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The centre-back had to be substituted inside five minutes at Anfield

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Mikel Arteta has issued a positive injury update on William Saliba.

The defender was forced off just minutes into Sunday's 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, and replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

Asked for an update on Saliba after the game, Arteta allayed fears of a lay-off.

The Gunners boss said: "He twisted his ankle during the warm-up.