Mikel Arteta has revealed William Saliba volunteered to solve Arsenal’s mounting injury crisis by filling in as a makeshift striker. The Gunners face Leicester City on Saturday hoping to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to four points.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta would not rule out the surprise option of moving Riccardo Calafiori up front while Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are out injured.Speaking at his press conference earlier

Arsenal find themselves without a recognised centre-forward, but defender William Saliba has made himself available to fill in up front.