Bukayo Saka injury: Arsenal star issues fitness update after scoring return against Brighton

The winger has been nursing a muscle injury
Vow: Bukayo Saka
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Bukayo Saka has issued an update on his fitness after returning from injury against Brighton.

The winger sat out the midweek win over Luton with a muscle injury but, after managing to train before and after the game, came into the starting line-up at the Amex Stadium.

Saka was on hand to open the scoring from the penalty spot, after Tariq Lamptey fouled Gabriel Jesus in the first half, before being withdrawn after just over an hour.

He said after the game: "I was struggling, but as long as I have two legs I will give everything - I want to be on the pitch."

I am really happy for all the boys who put in another performance - we are building momentum

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal returned to the top of the table with a 3-0 win at the Amex, condemning Brighton to their first home defeat since September.

Saka continued: "Inside we are all buzzing, we know the win takes us back on top [of the league].

"To come here after playing three days ago, I am really happy for all the boys who put in another performance - we are building momentum."

"Last season was not great to think about," he added. "But, great in terms that we have learned our lesson. In games like this game we needed to put it to bed.

"Last season we were conceding late goals and having to defend - then the fans were on top of us.

“This year we are more comfortable and I think the team is better. I feel like we are ready for each game to win."

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