Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Luton clash

The forward limped off against Manchester City but should start against the Hatters

Arsenal are confident Bukayo Saka will be fit to start against Luton.

Saka came off late on in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Manchester City and Mikel Arteta admitted after the game at the Etihad that he could not play 90 minutes.

The winger also pulled out of the England squad last month with a minor muscle injury. But Arteta has said Saka is ready to face Luton at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Arsenal are second in the table after their draw at the Etihad, two points behind leaders Liverpool and a point ahead of City in third.

The Gunners host Luton knowing a win will move them top again, if only for 24 hours until Liverpool play Sheffield United on Thursday.

Arteta said on Tuesday: “He is fine. Obviously we haven’t trained, just recovered.

“We will have a short, light session today to prepare the game and we will see whether he is in the best position to start or not.

“We are just thinking about Luton, preparing the game in the best possible way, and earn the right to beat them.”

Arteta has also insisted Gabriel Martinelli is ready to play 90 minutes.

He said: “He is because he was available to play against a really tough opponent two days ago. We will train today and see the state of every player.”

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