Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal star after major injury worry

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the status of Bukayo Saka after he suffered an injury concern during the side's 4-2 win over Aston Villa.

The Gunners got their Premier League title challenge firmly back on track at Villa Park, despite twice going behind.

At 2-2 in stoppage time, Jorginho's long range shot hit the crossbar, before rebounding off the head of Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and going into the net.

Then, with Martinez up for a corner for the hosts in search of an equaliser, Arsenal cleared, and Fabio Vieira played through Gabriel Martinelli to tap into an empty net.

It was a vital result for Arteta's side, particuarly as title rivals Manchester City would later drop points in a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.

But there was a worry for Gunners fans throughout the game, with Saka on the end of a heavy impact from Villa left-back Alex Moreno.

The 21-year-old played on, but later needed treatment and had his ankle taped up to allow him to finish the game.

Arteta since gave an update on any potential injury suffered by the Arsenal winger.

Arsenal boss Arteta gives Saka update

Speaking after the match, Arteta had positive news on the status of Saka - but did appear to have a firm warning for officials within his comments.

He explained (quotes via football.london): "He's fine. He got kicked quite a lot today again.

"But he's going to have to deal with that, not every week, but every three days and sometimes in training as well because it's his game and teams are not stupid and they want to stop him.

"That's why we need to protect him."

Saka, who scored Arsenal's first equaliser at Villa Park with a stunning volley from 12 yards, was in high spirits after the game.

Taking to Twitter, he simply wrote: "That one was special."

The Gunners are next in action next Saturday, when they travel to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester City.