Arsenal hit by Saliba and Timber injury blows

Arsenal's title defence faces an early setback as both centre-backs are ruled out for the start of the season.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta confirmed William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are both unavailable for the start of the Premier League season due to injuries.

• Saliba is in rest mode after aggravating a back injury.
• Timber is progressing but still weeks away from return.
• Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera are set to deputise.

“Jurrien is progressing really well, he's on the pitch, he's doing quite a lot right now, but is still weeks away.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal may enter the transfer market for replacements as they cope without their defensive duo.

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