Arteta reveals whether Saka, Gabriel and Martinelli will play against Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given an insight into the injury status of key players ahead of their crucial Premier League encounter with Manchester City. With Arsenal sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 64 points after 28 league games in the 2023/24 campaign, attention now turns to their upcoming match against title contenders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 31st March, 2024.

In a recent press conference  via Football.London, Arteta addressed the possibility of having Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli back in the squad for the challenging clash against Manchester City. Arteta stated, “Yeah, there is a chance. They haven’t trained. Tomorrow we have another session, but there is a chance they can be available.” These words offer hope to Arsenal fans as they await the return of these influential players to strengthen the squad for the high-stakes fixture.

Arsenal’s last outing saw them triumph in a tense UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against FC Porto at the Emirates Stadium, securing their spot in the next round with a penalty shootout victory. The Gunners will now shift their focus to the domestic front as they aim to maintain their lead in the Premier League standings and fend off competition from strong contenders like Manchester City.

As the anticipation builds for the clash at the Etihad Stadium, Arsenal supporters will be eagerly waiting to see if Arteta’s optimism translates into the return of key players for the challenging test against Manchester City. The outcome of these injury updates could play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of this highly anticipated match between two top English clubs.