Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes face a major hurdle as key defender William Saliba braces for an extended absence due to a back injury sustained at the World Cup. Saliba’s presence has been crucial — his stats show Arsenal win 68.7% of games when he’s on the pitch, dropping to just 47.6% without him. With a grueling early schedule against Aston Villa and Chelsea, the Gunners’ depth and resilience will be put to the test. The league is watching closely to see if this setback opens the door for challengers.

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