Arteta confirms Saliba and Timber to miss Arsenal's opening fixtures

Arsenal's defensive plans take a hit as both key defenders are ruled out for the season's start.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta confirmed that William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are still weeks away from returning and will miss Arsenal's opening Premier League fixtures.

• Both defenders are expected to miss the start of the season.
• The update came after the pre-season clash against Borussia Dortmund.
• Arteta's news is a blow for Arsenal's defensive setup.

Arsenal will need to adjust their defense for the early matches as they await the return of key players.

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