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Arteta issues Saliba injury update after Arsenal star forced off

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The defender was forced off just minutes into Sunday's 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, and replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

It was a huge early blow for the Gunners, but summer signing Mosquera stepped up impressively as Arsenal fell to a stunning 32-yard free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.

Asked for an update on Saliba after the game, Arteta allayed fears of a lay-off.

The Gunners boss said: "He twisted his ankle during the warm-up. He came in and believed he could carry on."

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