EPL: Arsenal suffer double defensive blow

Arsenal have lost defensive pair William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko for the remainder of the season.

A point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, Arsenal must make do without both defenders due to injury, says the Athletic.

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Saliba has finally admitted defeat in his attempts to recover from a back injury.

Meanwhile, Zinchenko was forced off in Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Newcastle last Sunday with a strain and needs time to recover.

The Gunners host Brighton this Sunday.