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Saka scores on return as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1
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Saka scores on return as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrate with Gabriel Martinelli after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the English Premier League match against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. (AFP) Bukayo Saka marked his return from a lengthy injury absence with a goal as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 on Tuesday to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points. Saka came off the bench to head in on his first appearance since December 21, after Mikel Merino’s deflected effort had given Arsenal a first-half lead. However, victory came ...
Mikel Arteta wants good news on returns of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli
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Mikel Arteta wants good news on returns of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, looks dejected after a 0-0 draw during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good news from his medical department on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Saka and Martinelli have both been sidelined with hamstring injuries, with the England international needing surgery before Christmas. They are on the comeback trail and could be fit to return after next month’s international break. Arteta is meeting with medical staff on Thursday to find out their exact condition. Asked if they could be back in early April, the Spaniard said: “I think so but again let’s see how...
Arsenal provide huge Bukayo Saka injury update – “Stepping up”
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Arsenal provide huge Bukayo Saka injury update – “Stepping up”

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: Bukayo Saka pf Arsenal training at NAS Sports Complex on February 10, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal fans can breathe a little easier as Bukayo Saka continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since December. The 23-year-old winger, who underwent surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, is currently in Dubai with the Arsenal squad, working diligently on his rehabilitation. Just a month ago, Saka was spotted at the Emirates Stadium on crutches, but his progress since then has been significant. Arsenal shared photos on Monday showing Saka smiling and working out in the gym, accompanied by the caption: “Stepping up that rehab.” This positive update sug...
Arteta says Saka will be sidelined for several months after hamstring injury
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Arteta says Saka will be sidelined for several months after hamstring injury

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is instructed by Mikel Arteta manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Bukayo Saka is likely to be sidelined until at least March following surgery on his hamstring, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich on Friday, its first game without Saka after the England winger tore his right hamstring in a 5-1 win against Crystal Palace last weekend. Arteta had previously said the 23-year-old Saka would be sidelined for "many weeks," but speaking after his side saw out a win th...
Arsenal boss Arteta disclose how he will cope without injured Saka
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Arsenal boss Arteta disclose how he will cope without injured Saka

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts after picking up an injury, before receiving medical treatment and leaving the field, during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on December 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka’s absence will transform him into a better manager. The Gunners will begin a period of matches – which is likely to extend into double figures – without Saka when they host Ipswich at the Emirates on Friday. Arteta confirmed ahead of the visit of the Tractor Boys that the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, faces “many weeks” on the sidelines after he tore his hamstring in Arsenal’s 5-1 dism...
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka ruled out of England’s match against Finland
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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka ruled out of England’s match against Finland

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of England’s Nations League game against Finland on Sunday after sustaining an injury against Greece. The winger limped off during the second half of Thursday’s humiliating defeat to Greece at Wembley and is not fit for the match in Helsinki. He will now return to Arsenal for further assessment ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth next weekend. Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is also out of the trip as he has a personal matter to deal with. Jones was a late addition to the England squad ahead of the Greece game but was an unused substitute. Harry Kane was one of 22 players who trained on Saturday, increasing hopes that the captain will be fit after missing Thursday’s game. Kane could not overcome a knock picked up playing for ...
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