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William Saliba receives red card against Bournemouth that will see him miss HUGE fixture

Arsenal defender William Saliba is set to miss a key Premier League fixture after receiving a red card in Saturday’s match against Bournemouth. Saliba, who has been a standout performer for Arsenal this season, was sent off in the 30th minute for fouling Evanilson and denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Initially shown a yellow card by referee Rob Jones, the decision was upgraded to a red card following a VAR review. This marked the first red card of Saliba’s career.

The timing of the suspension is particularly unfortunate for Mikel Arteta, as Arsenal are scheduled to face league leaders Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium next weekend, leaving the Gunners without one of their key defenders.
William Saliba’s red card and subsequent suspension will be a significant blow to Arsenal ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool. The French defender has been pivotal in Arsenal’s backline this season, and his absence could force Mikel Arteta to reshuffle his defense, possibly bringing in someone like Jakub Kiwior or Gabriel Magalhães to partner Ben White in central defense. Facing a high-flying Liverpool attack, Arsenal will have to find a way to compensate for the loss of Saliba’s defensive stability and leadership.

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