Saka, Gabriel, Martinelli - Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Man City clash
Arsenal could welcome back three crucial players for the decisive Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners have had an up-and-down international break but now attention turns fully towards trying to boost their title hopes in the best possible way.
Pep Guardiola's side have an imperious record over Mikel Arteta in recent years but already this season there have been hints of the tide swinging the other way. With so much at stake, it is vital to have as many key players available and Arteta still has the chance to be near fully fit despite some big worries.
City themselves will be lacking after both Kyle Walker and John Stones were ruled out. Kevin De Bruyne may also be sidelined but Ederson and Manuel Akanji are fit to play. It leaves Arsenal with perhaps their best chance of getting a result at the Etihad Stadium in recent memory.
Here, football.london has the latest from the Gunners treatment room.
Injury: Muscle.
The winger withdrew from the England squad but football.london understands that was a precautionary measure. The forward didn’t take part in a training session with the Three Lions before returning to London Colney.
What Arteta has said: «Yeah there is a chance. They haven't trained. Tomorrow [Saturday] we have another session, so there is a chance they can be available.»
Potential return date: Manchester City (A) — March 31.
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Injury: Knee
The defender has missed the majority of the season with an ACL injury. His programme is being managed carefully as he continues his recovery.
He spent some of the break back in
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