Mikel Arteta has been dealt a huge injury boost ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Bournemouth. The Gunners will face Andoni Iraola’s side at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the Premier League title race builds a head of steam.
Arsenal head into the tie off the back of a dramatic 3-1 win over Southampton, with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka finding the net after falling behind. As for the Cherries, they’ll be eager to return to winning ways after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Leicester City.
Bukayo Saka appeared to suffer a hamstring injury during England’s clash against Greece in the Nations League on Thursday night. The Gunners winger was seen clutching the back of his thigh moments before Vangelis Pavlidis fired the visitors ahead.