Bukayo Saka injury update as Arsenal handed major boost in Liverpool and Man City title race

Bukayo Saka is expected to hand Mikel Arteta a welcome fitness boost for Arsenal.

Saka was substituted at half-time of the Gunners' 6-0 win over Sheffield United in the Monday Night Football. The 22-year-old was replaced by Fabio Vieira as Arteta opted to give Saka a well-earned rest with Arsenal leading 5-0 at the interval at Bramall Lane.

Arteta confirmed after the game that Saka's substitution was not injury or tactic related. The Gunners boss explained how Saka was feeling unwell during the game and was withdrawn to give him a rest.

«No he was feeling a bit sick,» Arteta told reporters on Monday night. «As well we have Fabio [Vieira] who we needed to give minutes. It was a great opportunity.»

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According to the Evening Standard, Saka is expected to have recovered from his illness in time to feature for Arsenal this weekend. The Gunners host Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening, and Saka is reportedly set to be part of the matchday squad.

Before being substituted, Saka provided two assists for Arsenal in the win over Sheffield United. Now Arteta will be hoping that he has his star forward back available ahead of another clash in the Premier League.

Arsenal have the opportunity to move to the top of the league standings with victory over Brentford. Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield on Sunday, where at least one of the Gunners' title rivals will drop points this weekend.

Arteta will also be waiting on the status of Gabriel Martinelli's fitness for the game. Martinelli suffered a cut during the win over the win over the Blades and