Overview
- Bukayo Saka pulled up during the warm-up at Leeds and was left out of Arsenal’s 4-0 win at Elland Road.
- Mikel Arteta reported improvement and described the problem as not too serious, but he has not cleared Saka to face Chelsea or Sunderland.
- Arteta said Saka could miss both upcoming matches as the club waits to see how he responds before making a decision.
- Noni Madueke started in Saka’s place against Leeds, producing a goal and an assist, and remains a strong option on the right.
- Arsenal host Chelsea on Tuesday after a 3-2 first-leg win at Stamford Bridge, with broader squad plans affected by Mikel Merino’s foot surgery.