Arteta has injury concerns heading into the weekend (Picture: Getty)Arsenal have been handed another injury scare with Jurrien Timber missing training ahead of the weekend clash with Sunderland. But injuries struck again at the weekend with Bukayo Saka pulling up in the warm-up shortly before last Saturday’s victory over Leeds United. The England international missed the Carabao Cup semi-final win over Chelsea on Tuesday, along with Martin Odegaard who also picked up a knock at Elland Road. Speaking ahead of the Chelsea game, he said of Odegaard’s injury: ‘He felt a niggle during the Leeds game. So let’s see if he’s available for the weekend.’Saka was injured in the warm-up last weekend (Picture: Getty)Asked about Saka’s progress, Arteta said: ‘He’s okay.

Source: Metro February 05, 2026 23:15 UTC