Bukayo Saka Archives: 02/2026

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal are investigating repeated warm-up injuries after four pre-match setbacks this season.

Bukayo Saka was a late inclusion in Arsenal’s starting lineup to face Wigan Athletic on Sunday, operating in a surprising midfield role that Mikel Arteta has suggested he could play again.

There were a number of surprises when Arsenal’s squad for their game against Brentford was announced but the biggest was the absence of William Saliba.

Mikel Arteta delivers a fresh injury update on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal’s crucial trip to Brentford.

Wigan sack Ryan Lowe less than a year into his reign, with Glenn Whelan stepping in ahead of a daunting FA Cup trip to the Emirates.

Arsenal await an update on Leandro Trossard after a late withdrawal against Sunderland leaves him a doubt for the Premier League trip to Brentford.

Mikel Arteta gave a triple Arsenal injury update ahead of Saturday’s game against Sunderland, including confirming that Jurrien Timber is fit and available.

Jurrien Timber joined Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in missing Arsenal’s training session on Thursday, raising doubts about his involvement this weekend.

Mikel Arteta gave a triple injury update following Arsenal’s win over Chelsea on Tuesday night, providing both good news and bad news.

Bukayo Saka was withdrawn in the warm-up against Leeds with a niggle, and the winger is expected to be out until later this month

Mikel Merino looks like he will be out for a while as Mikel Arteta confirms the midfielder has a problem with his foot