As defending champions and with an experienced manager, ******* nal are favourites for the Premier League ******* le.
But a lengthy injury to a key starter could affect their ******* le chances.
The club have said defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
Saliba, 25, made 50 appearances in all competitions for ******* nal last season and his formidable partnership with team-mate Gabriel was a big factor in them conceding fewer goals than anyone else in the division.
Arsenal have a tricky start to the season, facing Aston Villa and Chelsea in two of their first three matches.

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