Bukayo Saka: Mikel Arteta Provides Injury Update on Forward After Injury Scare vs Man City

• Bulayo Saka was part of the Arsenal squad that played Man City
• However, the winger lasted just 78 minutes of the Sunday cracker
• The Etihad Stadium ended in a draw as Arsenal dropped to second

After Bukayo Saka came off on Sunday during their clash against Manchester City, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given an injury update on the star.

The England forward was not sure of having a starting spot in Arteta's squad when the Gunners played City where both teams earned a point, keeping Liverpool at the top of the table.

According to Goal, Saka played for 78 minutes during Arsenal's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, March 31.

This came days after the 22-year-old withdrew from the England squad that played friendlies against Brazil and Belgium during the international break.

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However, the forward sent the Arsenal camp into a panic after he suffered an injury scare deep into the second half of the weekend cracker.

The England international was subsequently replaced by Gabriel Martinelli with 12 minutes left on the clock.

Arteta provides Saka injury update

Despite him coming off the pitch clutching his leg, Arteta has made it clear that Saka is doing well and that he was just experiencing fatigue.

"As you know, he has been out for a few weeks now with a little problem.He was feeling the fatigue. He only trained one day before the match. He had a big contribution but it was a lot, 90 minutes for him today," Arteta said.

With Liverpool's jump to the top of the table after a 2-1 comfortable win against Brighton, Arteta still believes that Arsenal are in the race for the PL title.

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"Nothing changes,’ he added. ‘We wanted to win but we didn’t, we know the Liverpool result but we need to just carry on. There’s a lot still to play for," Arteta said.

Arsenal now sits at 2nd position with 65 points, Liverpool are top of the table with 67 points, while defending champions Manchester City come third with 64 points with all the teams playing 29 games so far.

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