How many games will William Saliba miss through suspension?
William Saliba's red card in Arsenal's match against Bournemouth has significant implications for their upcoming game against Liverpool. Initially, referee Rob Jones showed Saliba a yellow card for his foul on Evanilson, but after a VAR review, the decision was upgraded to a red card. This means Saliba will miss the next Premier League match, which unfortunately for Arsenal, is against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on October 27.
The Premier League clarified the situation, stating that Saliba's punishment was elevated due to denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity ². Unless Arsenal successfully appeals the decision, Saliba will sit out the crucial match against Liverpool. However, experts consider an appeal unlikely to succeed.
Saliba's absence will be deeply felt, especially considering Arsenal's star player Bukayo Saka is already sidelined with an injury. This setback could impact Arsenal's chances against Liverpool, who are currently leading the league.