Overview

• Arteta said Bukayo Saka’s substitution after about an hour at Port Vale was pre-planned for load management and that the winger has no muscular issue.
• Kai Havertz faces months out after knee surgery, Noni Madueke is expected to miss weeks, Martin Odegaard is a doubt, and Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined, with Piero Hincapie’s groin problem to be assessed.
• Arsenal head to St James’ Park having failed to score in four of their last five visits, underscoring a recent struggle at the venue.
• Liverpool will be without Hugo Ekitike for Crystal Palace after his red card for removing his shirt, with Alexander Isak expected to start up front.
• Arne Slot said Ekitike was spoken to but not fined and confirmed Federico Chiesa’s availability for the league, with the club moving to register him for the Champions League following Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury.