Arsenal Host Hull at Emirates Without Bukayo Saka
The absence forces Arteta to reshuffle his attack as the club tests squad depth ahead of the November international break.
Overview
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Bukayo Saka will be out for weeks with a quad/thigh injury sustained at Bayern Munich on October 23.
- William Saliba has returned to full training but has no set return date and Arsenal say they are in close contact with France and will accept whatever decision Zinedine Zidane makes.
- Viktor Gyokeres is widely expected to start after scoring in midweek against Slavia Prague and recent previews place Kai Havertz on the bench.
- Hull arrive at the Emirates in 11th and without a league win in seven matches, with five players listed injured and Matt Crooks suspended until November 22, which limits their options.
- Arsenal lead the Premier League on 24 points from nine games and have conceded just five goals, so coverage and previews broadly predict a comfortable home win as Arteta balances rotation before the break.