Martinelli, Saka, Gabriel - Arsenal injury news and return dates before Man City

Manchester City have been handed a fresh injury worry after Kyle Walker was forced to withdraw from the England squad. The full-back faces a race to be fit for this weekend's Premier League title showdown with Arsenal.

Already Bukayo Saka has pulled out of the March internationals for the Three Lions. There was no replacement sanctioned for his departure but Anthony Gordon was allowed to make his England senior debut against Brazil.

The international break is into its final week before Premier League action returns. Upon the resumption of the English top-flight, it will be the business end of the season as Mikel Arteta's side look to end their 20-year wait to return to the summit.

As it stands, they sit top of the table ahead of Liverpool on goal-difference. With the trip to Manchester City on the horizon, Arsenal face one of their biggest challenges of the cammoaign.

Here, football.london has the latest from the Arsenal treatment room.

Saka was withdrawn from the England squad ahead of friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. He missed the full training session on Wednesday and worked on his own fitness programme before a statement confirmed his exit from the camp.

football.london understands that this is a precautionary measure due to a minor muscular injury. He will undergo rehabilitation at the Sobha Realty Training Ground.

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A statement from England said: «Bukayo Saka has left the England camp and returned to his club for continued rehabilitation. The Arsenal forward reported to St. George's Park with an injury and has been unable to