Arteta's Injury Update: Arsenal Faces Man City Without Saka, Hope for Others
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivered a mixed injury update ahead of the crucial match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this weekend, a game being labeled as a potential Premier League title decider. Unfortunately for the Gunners, Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of the match. Arteta confirmed, "Bukayo is out, that’s for sure. He’s just starting to do some stuff, but at the moment he’s not available." Despite this setback, there is a glimmer of hope for Arsenal fans regarding other players: Noni Madueke: Arteta expressed optimism about Madueke's availability, stating, "It didn’t look that bad after the game, I’m hoping he could be available." Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori: Arteta mentioned, "Some players are quite close. We will try tomorrow to push everybody." On the other side, Manchester City is also dealing with injuries, although their situation appears less severe. Ruben Dias will miss the game, but Nico O’Reilly returns, while Josko Gvardiol and John Stones remain sidelined. As both teams prepare for this high-stakes clash, the tactical approaches and lineup decisions will be closely watched. The outcome could significantly impact the title race as both clubs vie for supremacy.
Source: CaughtOffside - 2026-04-17