Mikel Arteta gives injury update on William Saliba, Declan Rice and three other Arsenal stars ahead of Brighton EFL Cup clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided injury updates on five first-team players ahead of the Carabao Cup clash against Brighton on October 29, 2025, following the team's previous match against Crystal Palace on October 26.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Arteta confirmed that defender William Saliba and forward Gabriel Martinelli will miss the upcoming game due to injuries. This decision comes after Martinelli required treatment following the full-time whistle in the Crystal Palace match, where Arteta was forced to make second-half changes.

The updates also included mixed news on the availability of Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka, though specific details on their fitness were not fully elaborated in the provided content.