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Arsenal star William Saliba was unexpectedly out injured for the huge Premier League clash against Chelsea and Mikel Arteta has issued the latest update.

By Martyn Herman LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Arsenal re-established their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win against Brentford on Wednesday and for the second evening running the goals flowed as Aston Villa won 4-3 in a thriller at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Mikel Merino salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightened on Sunday. Arsenal is five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, with Chelsea a point further back in third.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry narrates a video released in celebration of the partnership's launch.

“ Arsenal Football Club have reached an agreement to sign twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, with the twins due to join us in August 2027. “We will be collaborating closely with Independiente del Valle on the development and well-being of both Edwin and Holger until they arrive at Arsenal.

Arsenal vs Brentford preview: Team news, predicted lineups, and how and where to watch the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have lost yet another center back to injury as Cristhian Mosquera was forced off against Brentford.

Lewis-Skelly has spoken frankly about his reduced role at Arsenal this season.