Manchester City handed major boost as Mikel Arteta hands Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke fitness updates
TL;DR
Mikel Arteta provided fitness updates on Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke ahead of Arsenal's crucial match against Manchester City. This comes after Arsenal's recent loss to Bournemouth, impacting the title race.
Key points
- Mikel Arteta provided fitness updates on Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke
- Arsenal faces Manchester City in a crucial match
- Arsenal lost to Bournemouth, impacting the title race
- Manchester City won against Chelsea, taking advantage of Arsenal's slip-up
Manchester City handed major boost as Mikel Arteta hands Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke fitness updates
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a comprehensive fitness update on his side ahead of their visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The north Londoners are due at the Etihad Stadium this weekend as the Premier League‘s top two sides face off in a title decider after a significant turning point in the title race last week.
Bournemouth earned a shock 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium and Manchester City took full advantage of Arsenal‘s slip-up by claiming a 3-0 triumph over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City vs Arsenal (Premier League): Match Preview, Team News, Head to Head, How to Watch
The stage is set for England’s best two teams to make a giant statement in a title race that keeps taking fresh twists and turns every week – and this matchday will be no different.
Arteta issues Saka and Madueke fitness updates
In a pre-match press conference on Friday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a wide injury update on his side ahead of their trip to the north-west.
Noni Madueke hauled off in the Gunners’ 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final in midweek. Arteta said that the Gunners are ‘hopeful’ of calling upon the Englishman at the Etihad Stadium.
In a notable blow for Arsenal, Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka will miss the trip to Manchester with his Achilles problem.
Lastly, the former Manchester City assistant coach said that **“**some players are quite close, we try to push everyone” when asked for updates on Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.
What fitness concerns do Man City face for Sunday?
Manchester Citysaw Nico O’Reilly go off in the second-half of their 3-0 win over Chelsea with an injured hamstring, with the England international replaced by Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Manchester City suffer major defensive injury blow ahead of Arsenal showdown
Ruben Dias also missed the trip with a hamstring issue of his own the Portugal international sustained before the Carabao Cup final on March 22.
City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that O’Reilly feels ‘fine’ but Dias will miss Sunday’s blockbuster clash with a hamstring issue of his own.
Q&A
What are the latest fitness updates on Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke?
Mikel Arteta has issued fitness updates on both players, but specific details on their conditions were not disclosed.
How did Arsenal's recent loss to Bournemouth affect the title race?
Arsenal's unexpected defeat to Bournemouth allowed Manchester City to capitalize and strengthen their position in the title race.
When is the match between Arsenal and Manchester City?
Arsenal is scheduled to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday.
