Mikel Arteta has given an update on the injury situation at Arsenal ahead of their Carabao Cup clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday night. Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba all sustained injuries in the victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Saliba was substituted at half-time on Sunday, while Rice and Calafiori were taken off in the second half. Martinelli was seen limping down the tunnel after he 'felt something'. In a press conference on Tuesday, Arteta confirmed that Saliba is not fit enough to be included in the matchday squad against Brighton, while Martinelli faces a late fitness test, although currently remains a significant doubt.

"No, we are assessing him but he won't be involved in this match," Arteta said when asked about the duration of the Frenchman's absence.

Quizzed on Martinelli, the Spaniard added: "Yeah, it looks as well that he's going to be out.

"We have to again do some more tests and see the extent of the injury, but this game is going to be two different."