Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will be hoping to be fit enough to start in this weekend's Premier League title clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The winger withdrew from the England squad over the international break after being originally called-up by Gareth Southgate. Saka has scored 16 goals and assisted another 13 for the Gunners this season to help them compete in the league and Champions League.
football.london understands that his decision to withdraw from the Three Lions squad was a precautionary measure over a minor muscle complaint.
Mikel Arteta has relied heavily on the 22-year-old this campaign, with the attacking winger missing just one Premier League game all season. This weekend's clash with City has much resting on it, with the north Londoners knowing they could add some breathing space between themselves and their title rivals.
The Gunners are currently joint top of the Premier League with Liverpool after 38 games. City are just one point behind the leading pair, but the look of the table could look incredibly different this time next week.
Here, football.london takes a look at whether Saka will be able to take part in the title clash with Pep Guardiola's side.
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We are yet to hear from Arteta ahead of the weekend. However, upon his withdrawal from the England squad, the Football Association did provide a statement.
«Bukayo Saka has left the England camp and returned to his club for continued rehabilitation,» it read. «The Arsenal forward reported to St George's Park with an injury and has been unable to participate in
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