Mikel Arteta: Arsenal knew from the beginning that Manchester City were the team to beat

Gunners boss also confirms no Saliba for Wednesday night and says it's a week to week issue. The problem? 'I'll leave that to the doctors to explain'

OLD FRIENDS: Arteta (left) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. 

MIKEL Arteta has confirmed that defender William Saliba will not be involved in Arsenal's Premier League summit meeting with Man City on Wednesday night at the Etihad Stadium.

Midfielder Granit Xhaka is also a slight doubt, but the real issue is whether the French defender will play again this season.