William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko have been ruled out for the remainder of the season in a significant blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes.Both have been essential to Arsenal’s push for a first EPL title since 2004. However, Saliba sustained a back injury in the Europa League last-16 defeat by Sporting Lisbon in March, while Zinchenko suffered a calf issue during Sunday’s win at Newcastle United.Two big blows for the run-in 💔#Saliba #Zinchenko #Arsenal #AFC pic.twitter.com/yFYUFSOzeA— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) May 11, 2023 According to British media, though they would miss the rest of this campaign, neither is expected to require surgery.Saliba has missed Arsenal’s last eight matches, having previously made 33 appearances in all competitions.Arsenal say it ain’t over yet: Gunners survive a rampage at St James’ ParkKieran Tierney, who came on for Zinchenko at St. James’ Park, will deputise in the Ukraine international’s absence.Rob Holding had regularly partnered Gabriel at centre-back since Saliba was sidelined, but Poland international Jakub Kiwior has started the last two games – victories over Chelsea and Newcastle.Arsenal are next in action against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.##NAJAVA_MECA_7252372##
