# Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka Injury Worry for Mikel Arteta Ahead of Manchester City Clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his worry over the latest injury to star player Bukayo Saka, who was forced off during the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League. Saka had set up Gabriel Jesus’ goal, but had to be withdrawn with a muscular problem in the 34th minute.
Arteta said: “We don’t know anything more. It was big enough not to allow him to continue to play the game and that’s a worry for us.”
The 22-year-old had started his side’s past two games before being withdrawn with injury concerns, and is now a doubt for Sunday’s crucial Premier League game with champions Manchester City at Emirates Stadium. When asked whether he regretted picking Saka against Lens, Arteta said: “No. It was a knock that he had the other day and he was perfectly fine.”
Saka has been an ever-present in Arsenal’s side and has started 87 consecutive league games, so much of the Gunners’ attacking play goes through him. His departure significantly reduced Arsenal’s tempo and energy against Lens, leading to a disappointing loss in Group B.
Arteta will not want to lose such a key figure for the visit of Pep Guardiola’s City, who lead the Premier League by one point from Tottenham and Arsenal. He added: “Let’s see what the extent of it is. The last few were more knocks than anything else.”
## Arsenal Need Saka for Manchester City Clash
The importance of Bukayo Saka to Arsenal cannot be overstated, and Mikel Arteta will be hoping that the 22-year-old can shake off his latest injury in time for Sunday’s clash with Manchester City.
Saka has been an ever-present in Arsenal’s side, starting 87 consecutive league games and playing a key role in their attacking play. His departure during the 2-1 defeat to Lens significantly reduced Arsenal’s tempo and energy, leading to a disappointing loss in Group B.
Arteta will not want to lose such a key figure for the visit of Pep Guardiola’s City, who lead the Premier League by one point from Tottenham and Arsenal. He said: “Let’s see what the extent of it is. The last few were more knocks than anything else.”
When asked whether he regretted picking Saka against Lens, Arteta said: “No. It was a knock that he had the other day and he was perfectly fine.”
## Injury Worry for Arsenal Ahead of Crucial Clash
The latest injury to Bukayo Saka is a worry for Arsenal ahead of their crucial clash with Manchester City on Sunday. Saka had set up Gabriel Jesus’ goal, but had to be withdrawn with a muscular problem in the 34th minute during the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat to Lens in the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said: “We don’t know anything more. It was big enough not to allow him to continue to play the game and that’s a worry for us.”
The 22-year-old had started his side’s past two games before being withdrawn with injury concerns, and is now a doubt for Sunday’s game at Emirates Stadium. So much of the Gunners’ attacking play goes through Saka that it was no surprise their tempo and energy significantly reduced against Lens following his departure and they slipped to a disappointing loss in Group B.
Arteta will not want to lose such a key figure for the visit of Pep Guardiola’s City, who lead the Premier League by one point from Tottenham and Arsenal. He added: “Let’s see what the extent of it is. The last few were more knocks than anything else.”
## Conclusion
Bukayo Saka has been an ever-present in Arsenal’s side and has started 87 consecutive league games, so much of the Gunners’ attacking play goes through him. His departure during the 2-1 defeat to Lens significantly reduced Arsenal’s tempo and energy, leading to a disappointing loss in Group B.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping that Saka can shake off his latest injury in time for Sunday’s clash with Manchester City, as he is such an important player for the Gunners. He said: “Let’s see what the extent of it is. The last few were more knocks than anything else.”