Mikel Arteta has been urged to drop star defender William Saliba as Arsenal’s season threatens to implode.

The Gunners were competing for all three trophies just two weeks ago but a Carabao Cup final defeat and a shock FA Cup exit has left Arteta’s side sprialling.

Arsenal blew their chance to win a first major trophy since 2020, losing 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Arteta would have hoped and expected his team to return to winning ways against Southampton in the FA Cup but it was the Championship side who advanced to the semi-finals courtesy of a 2-1 win at St Mary’s.

Despite suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, Arsenal can still enjoy a memorably and successful campaign as they look to clinch their first Premier League title since 2004 and first ever Champions League trophy.

Arsenal boast a healthy nine-point lead over Man City but know Pep Guardiola’s side can close the gap when they play their game in hand. The Gunners also face a daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium later this month.

Arteta’s team were flawless in the Champions League group stage and a last-16 win over...