WE WILL MISS HIM: Bukayo Saka revealed his dream club next season…..
As a result of a leg injury sustained during Arsenal’s 2-1 Champions League loss at Lens, Bukayo Saka’s streak of 87 straight Premier League starts for the Gunners may come to an end on Sunday in their crucial Premier League matchup against league-leading Manchester City, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
When Saka hobbled off in pain while holding his leg in France on Tuesday night, one of the biggest nightmares of Arsenal supporters was realized.
Mikel Arteta, the head coach of the Arsenal, stated that the injury “doesn’t look good” and that it is “a worry” with City visiting the Emirates Stadium on Super Sunday.
Prior to the match between the two teams that competed for the Premier League title last season, the England international’s fitness will be a crucial focus. If the 22-year-old is ruled out, attention will shift to who could replace him against Pep Guardiola’s team.
With Gabriel Martinelli’s hamstring injury and Saka’s injury, Arteta’s troubles are compounded, and the Gunners may be without both of their important wingers from last season.
Here, Sky Sports examines Arteta’s potential lineups versus Man City in lieu of Saka.
Vieira has been the player who tasked with coming on for Saka in the games against Lens and Bournemouth.
After a difficult first season in England, the Portuguese star has started the season brightly but he is not your typical winger.
A much more technical option in the mould of Man City’s Bernardo Silva, the 23-year-old’s best performances have come on the left of Arsenal’s midfield three, but as a left-footed player he provides the inverted option that Saka provides so expertly for Arteta.
When placed in his favorite position down the middle, the Brazilian striker briefly demonstrated what a handful he can be.
With Saka and Martinelli both having qualms about playing against City, Arteta is being forced to play.
In the match against Tottenham, Eddie Nketiah played as the striker, and Jesus took Martinelli’s place on the left flank. Leandro Trossard shifting to the right flank or Kai Havertz being utilized as the central striker would not be surprising if that option was tried again.