Arteta Gives Saka Injury Update After Forward Hobbled Off in FA Cup Tie

• Bukayo Saka was forced off with a suspected knee injury in Arsenal's tie versus Oxford United
• There were fears the England international could miss the upcoming derby against Tottenham
• Saka has been instrumental in the Gunners' English Premier League title challenge this season

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has delivered an injury update on Bukayo Saka, after the youngster hobbled off during their FA Cup clash against Oxford United.

Saka was part of the Gunners' squad that faced off with the lower-tier side on Monday night, January 9, in the third round of the competition.

However, Metro UK reports that the England international was unable to play the entire 90 minutes, as he was forced off with a suspected knee injury.

Saka's injury came at a time the Premier League leaders are set to embark on a tough run of fixtures, with clashes against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Manchester United on the horizon.

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But Arteta has moved to allay any injury fears regarding his star, with the Spaniard disclosing that Saka could be available for the north London derby against Tottenham this weekend.

Asked about Saka's injury concern, Arteta told ITV: "He's fine."

Arsenal advance to fourth round

Meanwhile, Arsenal are already through to the fourth round of the FA Cup, after they secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Oxford.

Eddie Nketiah was the man of the moment for the Premier League giants, as he netted a brace to help his side see off the lower-tier side.

Mohamed Elneny opened the scoring in the 63rd minute of the tie, before Nketiah doubled the advantage seven minutes later.

The forward put the game beyond the hosts with his second in the 76th minute.

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Thierry Henry hails Bukayo Saka

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on legendary striker Thierry Henry being impressed by Saka and his finishing instincts on Boxing Day.

Henry was on punditry duty, as Arsenal put on a spirited second-half performance to beat West Ham 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

English forward Saka has been on a steady rise in north London and has since become one of the brightest prospects in Europe, with his performances earning praise from the Arsenal legend.