Arsenal's Mikel Arteta delivers Bukayo Saka injury update after Manchester City stalemate
Saka was unable to represent England during the international break after sustaining a muscle injury, but he was fit to return to Arsenal's starting lineup for their Premier League title showdown against the Citizens.
The winger created one of the Gunners' best opportunities to open the scoring early in the second half when he fizzed a delicious delivery across the six-yard box, with Gabriel Jesus unable to make contact at the back post.
Saka was eventually withdrawn and walked off with an Arsenal physio after being replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in the final 10 minutes with the game still all square, sparking concerns among the Gunners' fanbase over his fitness.
However, Arteta has since provided a positive update on the 22-year-old, insisting that his withdrawal was only due to fatigue.
Mikel Arteta eases Bukayo Saka injury fears«As you know [Saka has] been out for a few weeks now with a little problem,» Arteta told reporters during his post-match press conference.
«He was feeling that fatigue. Right now he hasn't trained. He trained just one day before the match. He made a big contribution, but 90 minutes was a lot today.»
Saka is therefore expected to be in contention to feature in Arsenal's next Premier League clash at home against Luton Town on Wednesday night, pending a fitness test.
Like Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes was fit to start for Arsenal against Man City after shaking off an injury that forced him to withdraw from the Brazil squad during the international break, and the defender successfully completed the full 90 minutes.
Martinelli was also an injury
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