Mikel Arteta's key questions amid Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka injury doubts: Does Gunners boss go bold with Max Dowman? How can he patch up the midfield?
Should Saka be unavailable, Arteta will have to assess his options as he bids to keep Arsenal's Treble challenge on course. In the Premier League, Martinelli contributed with assists against Leeds and Sunderland from the right after coming off the bench. An alternative option would be a bold one, as Arteta could opt to throw 16-year-old Max Dowman into the mix. Rice has been a near ever-present in the Gunners' midfield this season - missing just one of their Premier League matches. The withdrawal of Martin Zubimendi - who has started 30 of Arsenal's 31 Premier League games - from Spain duty with a knee problem would be an added concern.
Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2026 15:07 UTC
