sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
New report gives huge Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Man City clash after Arsenal star limps out of North London derby

Home> Football> Football News> Arsenal

Published 12:32 16 Sep 2024 GMT+1

New report gives huge Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Man City clash after Arsenal star limps out of North London derby

Saka limped off during the north London derby between Spurs and Arsenal.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

A new report has given a fresh update on the suspected injury suffered by Bukayo Saka in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Spurs.

Saka pulled up in the latter stages of the second half and appeared to be clutching his thigh.

After treatment, the winger was unable to play any further part in the game.

It was the latest blow to Arsenal, who were without captain Martin Odegaard after he suffered an injury on international duty with Norway.

Advert

Speaking after the match, manager Mikel Arteta admitted that he 'didn't know' the full extent of Saka's injury - leaving Arsenal fans with a nervous wait.

But a new report from the London Evening Standard appears to have shed new light on the situation.

It is claimed that Arsenal are now 'confident' that Saka's issue is not serious and expect him to make a full recovery this week.

It is understood that Saka was suffering from cramp, rather than a significant injury to his thigh, and could line up against Manchester City this weekend.

Before then, Arsenal will travel to reigning Europa League winners Atalanta for their first match of the new Champions League group stage format.

That match takes place on Thursday, with the City encounter kicking off three days later. It is unclear whether Saka will be fit to take on Atalanta.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka limped off during the 1-0 win over Tottenham -
Getty

In his post-match interview at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Arteta revealed that he barely slept due to the injuries suffered by Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori in the build-up, as well as Declan Rice's suspension.

He told BBC Sport: "We had to adapt a little bit because of some of the players we lost.

"I prepared for Tottenham for five days. Then in one moment I lost one player, and in another I lost another. I didn't sleep much!

"There were no excuses, no crying. The players have thick skin. They love the game.

"Sometimes to win you have to do the ugly things and they love to do that. I loved it, because day after day the players are hungrier and hungrier."





Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Arsenal, Bukayo Saka, Injury, Football, Premier League

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Recommended reads

Tyson Fury explains why his 14-year-old son Prince has “no choice” but to become a boxerGettyTyson Fury targets Jon Jones clash as next move after boxing confirmedGetty“I don’t fight for a country” – Michael 'Venom' Page reveals why he won’t walk out with a flag at UFC LondonGeoff Stellfox/Getty ImagesLerone Murphy details ‘bucket list’ fight ahead of UFC LondonChris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Advert

  • Bukayo Saka Booed and Taunted by Port Vale Fans During Cup Clash
  • Mikel Arteta provides injury update on Bukayo Saka after limping off in Arsenal's win against Ipswich
  • Bukayo Saka Stat Emerges After Sunderland Draw And it Looks Like a Typo
  • Bukayo Saka gave telling response when asked about Arsenal's tactics for PSG second leg

Choose your content:

3 hours ago
4 hours ago
5 hours ago
6 hours ago
  • Getty
    3 hours ago

    Rio Ferdinand names the Premier League star who 'needs to go the World Cup'

    Rio Ferdinand couldn't help but post his opinion on social media as he watched Brighton's win over Liverpool.

    Football
  • TNT Sports
    4 hours ago

    Liverpool fans not happy after hearing why Hugo Ekitike was taken off vs Brighton

    Ekitike was substituted after just eight minutes against Brighton - and Arne Slot has provided an update.

    Football
  • Getty
    5 hours ago

    Arsenal and Man City make League Cup history before a ball is even kicked in final

    Arsenal and Manchester City lock horns in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

    Football
  • Getty
    6 hours ago

    UEFA confirm scenario for seven Premier League teams playing in next season's Champions League

    Four Premier League sides crashed out of the Champions League this week, but there could be seven in next season's competition.

    Football