Arsenal defender William Saliba has been ruled out of their upcoming Premier League showdown with Liverpool after being sent off in the Gunners’ recent 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Saliba was initially booked for a challenge on Evanilson but, following a VAR review, referee Rob Jones upgraded the yellow card to red for a last-man tackle.
This is the third red card Arsenal have received this season, following send-offs for Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard. Saliba’s absence comes at a crucial time for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are looking to maintain momentum in the title race. The French center-back’s suspension leaves a gap in Arsenal’s defense, and Arteta will have to make tactical adjustments ahead of the clash against one of the league’s toughest opponents.
