Arsenal boost as William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are in the matchday squad to face Chelsea

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba and striker Leandro Trossard are in the matchday squad to face Chelsea this evening, according to Hand of Arsenal. The Gunners account and insider is famous for breaking major transfer news from the club at the Emirates Stadium and is followed by Dharmesh Sheth, Charles Watts, Miguel Delaney, Fabrizio Romano and Sami Mokbel on

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Saliba and Trossard both missed Portsmouth on Sunday, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claimed on Tuesday they may not be available to face Chelsea. It seems the Spaniard was keeping his cards close to his chest as usual, as he often has when it comes to the fitness of his players. Both are available to face the Blues, which is a huge boost for the north Londoners. Arsenal are looking to book a place in the Carabao Cup final, and a win tonight in the first leg of the semi-finals will be huge.