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Arsenal handed major boost with Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori set to return against Newcastle
TL;DR
Arsenal will have Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori back from injury for their match against Newcastle, boosting their Premier League title chances. This comes after a recent defeat to Manchester City.
Key points
- Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori return from injury
- Arsenal faces Newcastle this weekend
- Arsenal's title hopes boosted by player returns
- Recent defeat to Manchester City affected Arsenal's standing
- Mikel Arteta confirms both players will be options
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Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori and Bukayo Saka during training (PA)
Arsenal will welcome back Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori from injury against Newcastle in a major boost to their Premier League title hopes.
After suffering a huge blow in defeat to leaders Man City last weekend, Pep Guardiola’s side took top spot midweek with victory over Burnley.
But the Gunners can reclaim first with a result against Newcastle this weekend, while City take on Southampton in the FA Cup, and Mikel Arteta has confirmed that both Saka and Calafiori will be options.
Saka has been nursing an Achilles problem after withdrawing from the England squad last month, while the Italian picked up a knock before the Bournemouth clash earlier this month.
"Bukayo [Saka] is probably going to be in the squad, so good news,” Arteta said. "Riccardo [Calafiori] is in the squad.”
"He [Saka] was in great spirits today in the sun; you could see that today.”
Q&A
When will Bukayo Saka return to play for Arsenal?
Bukayo Saka is set to return for Arsenal's upcoming match against Newcastle.
How does the return of Saka and Calafiori affect Arsenal's title hopes?
The return of Saka and Calafiori significantly boosts Arsenal's chances of reclaiming the top spot in the Premier League.
What was Arsenal's recent performance before facing Newcastle?
Arsenal suffered a defeat to Manchester City, which impacted their position in the Premier League.
