Arsenal will be hoping for good news when Mikel Arteta talks to the press on Thursday after two of his key players were forced off the field with issues at Bramall Lane. Already 5-0 up against Sheffield United at the time, the sight of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli both sat on the bench — and not being rested — is a worry.
It was the only scratch on an otherwise perfect Monday for the boss. His side once more responded to their rivals in the title race, ramping up the goal difference tally some more as well. Ahead of just one more domestic game before the international break, Arsenal have well and truly hit their stride.
It's the visit of Brentford to come, and the chance to go top — even briefly — is a big one. Manchester City and Liverpool will fight it out on Sunday in the first of several heavyweight clashes between the top sides in the coming month.
The head coach will be hoping to have both Martinelli and Saka available for the game. He has already been able to welcome back some of his other stars in a boost to the depth at a vital time of the season.
Here, football.london has the latest from the treatment room.
Bukayo Saka was substituted at half-time during Arsenal's win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Speaking after the game, Mikel Arteta confirmed that the change was due to the England international feeling sick.
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What Arteta said : «Bukayo was feeling sick and he wasn't feeling right so we decided to take him off and bring Fabio in.»
Injury: Illness.
Expected return date: Brentford (H) – Saturday, March 9.
Gabriel Martinelli was
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