Arsenal to make “late call” on Bukayo Saka ahead of Man City

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Arsenal to make “late call” on Bukayo Saka ahead of Man City

Man City and Arsenal will go head-to-head in a huge match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and the Gunners have several injury worries heading into the clash.

The result of the match could have big ramifications on the Premier League title race and a win for Mikel Arteta’s team would not only keep them on top of the table, but it would be a huge statement within a very close title race.

The North London club were 1-0 winners in the reverse fixture at the Emirates back in October but it was this match last season that destroyed the Gunners’ title hope as Pep Guardiola’s men hammered them 4-1.

Heading into Sunday’s match, Arteta has several injury concerns and Arsenal journalist Charles Watts has provided an update on key players ahead of this weekend’s crucial game.

Bukayo Saka is one of Arsenal’s injury concerns for Man City game

Arsenal will make “late call” on Bukayo Saka for Man City clash

Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts has provided an update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

“I do expect Bukayo Saka to be fit. From the conversations I’ve had, I do not get the impression that his withdrawal from the England squad is much to be concerned about,” the Gunners journalist said.

“The issue was described to me as a ‘slight muscle injury’, but it’s not thought to be serious. Arsenal will make a late call on Saka, but the hope right now is that he will make the trip to Manchester.”