Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss refuses to rule out Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard returns for Manchester City clash | Football News
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, refused to exclude yields for Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for their confrontation against Manchester City.
Saka missed the last two Arsenal games after being withdrawn during the Gunners’ victory against Leeds.
Martin Odegaard, who missed the 2-0 arsenal victory over the mid-week athletics club, was replaced before half-time in the last three arsenal games with a persistent shoulder problem.
Meanwhile, Ben White, whose only appearance of the season came to Old Trafford in the first arsenal match of the season, could also be included.
Arteta has given an update on the aptitude of Saka and Odegaard
Asked about the trio at his press conference on Friday, Arteta said: “If there is a chance (they will play), it will be after the session of tomorrow, because we haven’t done anything yet, so we will have more information tomorrow.”
“Everything has been changed so far for him, and there are still a few things to clarify. Tomorrow we will have more information to be part of the team or not.”
William Saliba was an unused substitute for Bilbao, but Arteta revealed that he was pushing to get involved on Sunday.
“Let’s see,” said Arteta. Obviously, he suffered a head injury, and he didn’t really want to be available for the last game. He really pushes him, so we will decide tomorrow what is the best start. “”
In an additional boost, Viktor Gyokerres and Mikel Merino, who made head injuries in the middle of the week, will be “good” to play, according to Arteta.
The host of Arsenal, Man City, kick off at 4:30 p.m., live on Sky Sports.
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