Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals exact problem for Bukayo Saka

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka felt a muscular problem during the Premier League win over Newcastle United on Saturday.

The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory over the Magpies, and Saka was one of the standout performers, opening the scoring in the 56th minute.

However, he was substituted shortly after the hour mark, having been struggling with a hip problem following his goal.

Gabriel Martinelli, who replaced him, made an impact within 93 seconds, bagging the club’s second goal with a superb controlled volley on the run.

The Gunners comfortably held onto their advantage for the rest of the encounter. Following the game, Arteta said that Saka will be assessed for an injury.

When asked to clarify further over the concern, the Gunners boss disclosed that the attacker felt ‘something muscular’.

He told Arsenal.com: “Yeah, he felt something muscular and let’s see what it is.”

The north London club were poor against Liverpool last weekend where they were suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat.

They came up with the perfect response against the Magpies, but the first-half display was far from convincing.

The club squandered few clear-cut chances including one from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who hit the woodwork.

The Gunners captain has had another mixed campaign, and his form is a worry going into the festive period.

The club are currently behind fourth-placed West Ham United on only goal difference, having played one match more.

They will face Manchester United on the road on Thursday night, and Saka appears an injury doubt.

Arteta will be hoping that the club graduate can recover in time for the much-awaited clash at Old Trafford.

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