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Gunners unsure if William Saliba will return for Turf Moor clash, with Gabriel Martinelli ruled out

The defender injured his ankle in last week’s win over Crystal Palace, when he was forced off at half-time.

Saliba missed the 2-0 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and is a doubt for this weekend’s game at Turf Moor.

“Saliba, we have to wait and see,” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday. “We have another training session this afternoon.”

Gabriel Martinelli will definitely miss the game against Burnley due to a thigh issue, and Arsenal are also still without Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke.

The quartet are all sidelined with knee injuries, but Havertz, Madueke and Odegaard may return in time the north London derby against Tottenham on November 23.

“[I am] excited because they are tremendous players. I see them work every single day, how desperate they are to be part of the team,” said Arteta.

“[It will be] a huge boost for the squad to have those players available again after such a long, long time. So, really happy that I think it is going to be very soon.”

Arteta made 10 changes for Arsenal’s win over Brighton in midweek and is likely to make a similar number on Saturday.

David Raya will return in goal, with Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori set to be reinstated as the full-backs.

Gabriel will play in the heart of defence, partnered by Cristhian Mosquera if Saliba is not fit.

Martin Zubimendi was given a full rest on Wednesday, while Declan Rice was a second-half substitute.

In attack, Viktor Gyokeres will lead the line, flanked by Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard

Doubt: Saliba (ankle)

Injured: Havertz (knee), Jesus (knee), Madueke (knee), Martinelli (thigh), Odegaard (knee)

Time and date: 3pm GMT on Saturday November 1, 2025

Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley