Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given a positive update on Bukayo Saka’s injury status, suggesting that the forward could be in contention to face Premier League champions Manchester City. Saka suffered a muscle injury during Arsenal’s recent Champions League defeat to Lens.
Saka, known for his consistency, has played in Arsenal’s last 87 league games, setting a club-record streak in the Premier League. Arteta said, “He is in contention; we’ll see how he progresses from here to Sunday. Obviously, he had to leave the pitch [against RC Lens], that’s never good news, but let’s see how he recovers.”
Despite the injury scare, Saka was named in England’s squad for an upcoming friendly against Australia and a Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy. Arteta mentioned that he has been in touch with England manager Gareth Southgate about Saka’s condition. He added, “I have spoken to Gareth on several occasions. I have to do my job and give him the news. He needs to make the best decision for the national team. I’m not going to get involved there.”
As fans await further updates, there’s hope that Saka will be fit for the crucial clash against Manchester City.
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka
EnglandThis season he played in total 7 times for 615 minutes for Premier League.
Bukayo Saka scored 4 goals for Arsenal. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal lost 2-1 against Lens. The next match in Premier League will be against Manchester City.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 17 points.
In the last 7 games, it has won 5 times and drawn twice. In its last match, Arsenal won 0-4 against AFC Bournemouth.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 15 goals and conceding 6.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Sunday 8th of October in London. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
