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  • Arteta gives worrying injury updates on Saka, Odegaard

    Arteta gives worrying injury updates on Saka, Odegaard

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a concerning update on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard following their 5-0 Premier League win over Leeds on Saturday.

    Odegaard, 26, was the first to go off, replaced by wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri in the 38th minute due to an apparent shoulder problem.

    The 23-year-old limped off on the 53rd minute of Arsenal’s convincing win over newly promoted Leeds having scored their second goal.

    Thankfully for the two players, their teammates were able to get the job done in their absence, taking the North London club to the top of the Premier League.

    Speaking to the press after the game, Arteta kept his cards close to his chest, saying: “Martin looked like a shoulder. We’ll have a scan tomorrow so we’ll see.

    “Bukayo had to come off when he was sprinting with a defender, he felt a hamstring, a different one (than last season). We’ll have to speak to the doctors.

    “We lost Kai, which is a massive player and now Bukayo and Martin, that’s why the squad has to be big.”

  • Arteta speaks on Saka’s injury after Ipswich win

    Arteta speaks on Saka’s injury after Ipswich win

    Bukayo Saka’s ankle injury is “nothing serious” after he was forced off during Arsenal’s 4-0 Premier League win at Ipswich on Sunday, manager Mikel Arteta said.

    The winger was injured by a high challenge on the back of his ankle in the 32nd minute by Leif Davis, who was sent off.

    England international Saka was substituted early in the second half and was pictured with strapping on his ankle.

    Arteta said the winger was “sore” – but added that the decision to take him off was just a precaution, with Arsenal facing the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris St-Germain on 29 April.

    “He was a bit sore, but it’s nothing serious, so it’s good,” Arteta said.

    “I haven’t seen the slow motion, I’ve just seen the normal pace image and yeah, he cuts him from the back.

    “I don’t think it’s intentional at all, but it’s dangerous because he cannot really react to anything, because you cannot see him coming.”

    Arsenal have suffered an injury-hit campaign, with Saka, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus all absent for long periods.

    And Arteta acknowledged that because of that, he does get concerned when he sees one of his players struggling during a match.

    “I do,” he said, “especially with the numbers that we have right now and especially when they are back to goal, because normally it’s the moment when the foot is planted, your weight is there, and you cannot really react to it, but he’s fine.”

  • EPL: Arsenal suffer new Saka shocker

    EPL: Arsenal suffer new Saka shocker

    Winger Bukayo Saka is set to miss another eight weeks as Arsenal’s injury crisis worsens.

    The winger’s hamstring injury, sustained in December, could keep him out until mid-April.

    Arsenal had initially hoped he would return next month, but his recovery has been slower than expected.

    Photos from the club’s training camp in Dubai showed Saka working through rehab drills, per The Sun.

    Mikel Arteta is now left with just Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling, and Ethan Nwaneri as experienced attacking options.

    With Saka’s explosiveness dependent on his right leg, Arsenal are unwilling to take any risks, meaning his total absence could stretch to four months.

  • EPL: Arsenal give update on Buakyo Saka recovery

    EPL: Arsenal give update on Buakyo Saka recovery

    Premier League side Arsenal have provided a positive injury update, revealing Bukayo Saka is back in the gym as he recovers from a torn hamstring.

    Saka has been sidelined since suffering the injury against Crystal Palace in mid-December, with Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli also facing fitness issues.

    Mikel Arteta recently confirmed Martinelli will undergo a scan for his own hamstring problem.

    The Gunners’ inconsistent form in front of goal has left them trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points, with the Reds holding a game in hand.

    Currently in Dubai for a warm-weather training camp following their FA Cup exit, Arsenal confirmed Saka is making progress in his rehabilitation.

    His return would provide a much-needed boost as the team looks to reignite their title challenge.

  • Saka, Partey on point as Arsenal end winless run

    Saka, Partey on point as Arsenal end winless run

    Arsenal got their title challenge back on track by beating Nottingham Forest to secure a first win in five Premier League matches.

    The Gunners’ form has dipped in recent weeks amid a tough fixture schedule and a number of injuries, which meant Mikel Arteta’s side were nine points behind leaders Liverpool before kick-off on Saturday.

    Arsenal dominated from the outset at Emirates Stadium and Bukayo Saka gave them the lead after 15 minutes, when he exchanged passes with Martin Odegaard before beating two defenders and slamming a strike into the top corner.

    Thomas Partey, who came on as a half-time substitute, doubled the hosts’ lead when he curled in from 20 yards, before youngster Ethan Nwaneri added a third late on to secure the win.

    Forest have been the surprise package of the season so far and came into this match with the same number of points (19) as the Gunners. However, they struggled to get into the game and their best chances were tame headers from Ryan Yates and Nicolas Dominguez.

    Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber thought he had put the hosts in front when he tapped in from close range before Saka’s opener, but Mikel Merino was offside in the build-up.

    This match was Arteta’s 250th in charge of Arsenal in all competitions – and he will hope victory sparks a run of form that will help his side close the gap on their rivals at the top.

    BBC

  • Dani Carvajal mocked Saka during Euros final

    Dani Carvajal mocked Saka during Euros final

    Spain defender Dani Carvajal gestured to Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka at one point in the Euro 2024 final.

    The Real Madrid star was unhappy with Saka going down after a physical challenge between the two.

    Carvajal made a “stop crying” gesture towards the speedy winger, who was kept quiet for much of the contest.

    Carvajal did appear to have fouled Saka in the sequence of play prior to his gesture.

    Fans may recall the similarities to a challenge three years ago by Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during the Euro 2020 final.

    Saka and England were unable to avenge that loss, going down 2-1 to Spain on Sunday.

  • EPL: Saka, Tomiyasu doubtful for Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United

    EPL: Saka, Tomiyasu doubtful for Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United

    Two key Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu have been tagged injury doubts ahead of clash against Manchester United on Sunday.

    It was gathered that Saka had heavy strapping on in training this week, while Tomiyasu missed Thursday’s session.

    Arsenal Manager said both players are doubts for the United clash.

    Arteta was asked about the fitness of his squad, he said: “A few doubts that we can resolve tomorrow as we have another training session, but we’ll have to wait and see.

    The Gunners go into this weekend’s fixtures top of the table, one point more than Manchester City who have an outstanding match.

  • My hat-trick is coming – Saka

    My hat-trick is coming – Saka

    Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka is confident his hat-trick will soon arrive.

    Saka scored twice in their 5-0 win at Burnley on Saturday.

    “I’m really pleased,” he told arsenal.com, “I’m enjoying my football, but obviously I need to keep focused. But yeah, of course I’m happy to score two, two weeks in a row and hopefully the third one will come soon.

    “It’s coming. It’s coming, but I need to be patient!

    “Yeah it was a lot of fun out there. I really enjoyed it and it’s nice to see the fans coming up with new chants and stuff. I just loved it, so I enjoyed it.

    The boss has told us we’re the first Arsenal team to win five in a row at the start of the year, so it’s a nice achievement and we’ll definitely build momentum going forward.”

  • EPL: Saka hits brace as ruthless Arsenal thrash Burnley

    EPL: Saka hits brace as ruthless Arsenal thrash Burnley

    Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal continued their blistering goalscoring form to thrash Burnley 5-0 and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to two points.

    Following their 6-0 win at West Ham last week Arsenal were soon among the goals again, captain Martin Odegaard opening the scoring on four minutes with a crisp strike into the bottom corner after Gabriel Martinelli’s pass.

    Saka converted from the spot after Lorenz Assignon fouled Leandro Trossard in the box.

    The England forward got his second just after the restart, latching on to a clever Odegaard pass then cutting inside and rifling a shot into the roof of the net.

    Kai Havertz’s scuffed effort was blocked in the box but Trossard was alert to curl in for his third goal in as many league games.

    Jakub Kiwior’s long throw down the line then found an unmarked Havertz, who ghosted in behind the defence and drilled past home goalkeeper James Trafford to complete a comprehensive win for the Gunners.

    Arsenal, who have 21 goals in five straight wins, move two points behind leaders Liverpool, while Burnley remain in the relegation zone.

    BBC

  • Saka injury doesn’t look good – Arteta

    Saka injury doesn’t look good – Arteta

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about the injury sustained by winger Bukayo Saka.

    The young English star, who was in outstanding form, came off against Lens in the Champions League with a hamstring problem.

    Saka was a doubt for the game, with Arteta risking his youngster’s fitness for the group stage game.

    Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “It wasn’t an action, it was a back heel and he felt something and he wasn’t comfortable to continue.”

    When talking to TV Sport 2 about the injury, Arteta added: “It doesn’t look good.”

    The Gunners take on Manchester City in the Premier League at the weekend.

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