Breaking down the moment the French defender was dismissed for a professional foul — and what was said about it

Arsenal will not appeal the red card shown to William Saliba during their 2-1 loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.The French centre-back was sent off in the first half for denying

William Saliba is facing a suspension after being given a red card in Arsenal’s loss to Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta has declared that Arsenal will not appeal William Saliba’s red card. The centre-back was given his marching orders in the Gunners’ 2-0 loss at AFC Bournemouth.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be fit for Arsenal’s Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. The 23-year-old missed Arsenal’s 2-0n defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday with manager Mikel Arteta not wanting to take any risks with one of his key players.

Arsenal still have a number of key injury issues persisting as a huge Premier League showdown with Liverpool approaches this week. The early top-flight pacesetters visit the Emirates Stadium for a high-profile clash next weekend full of confidence after continuing their excellent start to the Arne Slot era by dispatching in-form Chelsea at Anfield and rising straight back to the summit after defending champions Manchester City had produced a controversial last-gasp victory at winless Wolves.

Arsenal have struggled with injuries since the start of the season and Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of three key players.