Thomas Partey admits someone in the Arsenal squad must “step up” and fill the void left by William Saliba for their Premier League showdown with Liverpool. Arsenal will be without Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Sunday after the defender was sent off in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth Saliba played every single minute for Arsenal in the Premier League last season and has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in Europe.

Arsenal news as Tosin Adarabioyo brings down Diogo Jota for Chelsea in Wiliam Saliba repeat but avoids red card

William Saliba’s red card for Arsenal against Bournemouth is bound to go down as one of the most controversial refereeing decisions of the season. Saliba tugged back Cherries striker Evanilson when a loose pass from Leandro Trossard appeared bound to have set him free on goal.