By BEN WINSTANLEY

Published: 18:59, 28 October 2025 | Updated: 19:01, 28 October 2025

Arsenal centre back William Saliba and winger Gabriel Martinelli will miss Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round fixture against Brighton due to injuries, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday.

France international Saliba was replaced by Cristhian Mosquera at half-time in Sunday's 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at the Emirates, while Brazilian Martinelli limped off the pitch after the final whistle.

Midfielder Declan Rice and defender Riccardo Calafiori also sustained knocks during the Palace game but have been deemed fit to feature against Brighton. 

Winger Bukayo Saka, who was withdrawn from the game due to illness, is also available for selection again.

'He (Saliba) is out (v Brighton). We are assessing him but he won't be involved in this match,' Arteta told reporters, without providing a timeline for the 24-year-old's return.

Discussing Martinelli's condition, Arteta said: 'It looks as though he's going to be out. We have to do some more tests to see the extent of the injury, but this game will be too early for him.'

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