Bukayo Saka injury latest ahead of Arsenal vs Chelsea | Football
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Bukayo Saka was injured during Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Tottenham last Sunday but is expected to be fit for their Premier League match against Chelsea this Sunday. Saka fell awkwardly on his ankle but walked off unaided, with Noni Madueke taking his place late in the match. Arsenal remain five points clear at the top of the table.
Bukayo Saka is set to be available for Arsenal’s Premier League match against Chelsea on Sunday after facing an injury concern last weekend. In Arsenal’s 4-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Saka sustained an ankle injury but managed to walk off the pitch unaided, with Noni Madueke replacing him during the final moments of the match.
Arsenal currently sit five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that there were no new injury concerns ahead of the match against Chelsea, saying, “No so far, we’re waiting for tomorrow, the last training session, to understand if we have one or two available from last week.” He mentioned that Max Dowman will feature with the under-21s, while Kai Havertz is scheduled to train and Ben White’s situation is still to be determined.
Chelsea, who sit fifth in the Premier League following a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley last Saturday, will be looking to improve their standing. Earlier in the month, Arsenal earned a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, and Arteta expressed uncertainty regarding Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior’s tactical approach for the upcoming match. “We don’t know, I mean, they’ve done different things, they can change throughout the game,” Arteta stated, emphasising Arsenal’s readiness for various scenarios during the contest.
Arsenal will host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday afternoon.