Athletic Club vs Arsenal LIVE: Saliba injury latest before Champions League opener

Arsenal begin their bid for Champions League immortality tonight as they take on Athletic Club in their league phase opener.

Mikel Arteta ’s side suffered continental heartbreak last term, crashing out in the semi-finals at the hands of eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain.

It acted as a sour end to a memorable European campaign, which saw Declan Rice ’s stunning free-kick double against Real Madrid make one of the greatest nights in the club’s history. The Gunners now begin the new season with glory in their sights, taking on an Athletic side who they comfortably dispatched in pre-season.

Nico Williams is out with a groin injury for the hosts after the Spain winger picked up the issue in the 6-0 win over Turkey during the international break. While Mikel Arteta will have to utilise his squad depth with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus all out - while William Saliba is a doubt.

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Athletic Club vs Arsenal LIVE