Mikel Arteta hopes William Saliba could play role before end of season

William Saliba could yet return before the end of the season (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta has not ruled out William Saliba playing again this season despite his back injury once again sidelining him for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle.

The France international has missed the last seven games as Arsenal’s title bid faltered, with the Gunners having handed the initiative over to Manchester City after a run of one win in five.