Despite the biggest win of the season appearing as a chance to build momentum, the latest international break may have come at the perfect team. That is because Bukayo Saka missed the game through injury and it was later revealed that both Leandro Trossard and William Saliba were carrying minor knocks that were prominent enough to see them remain at Cobham.
Meanwhile, Thomas Partey, despite only just returning played for Ghana over the two-week pause, with Arteta taking the necessary precautions to ensure he avoids an injury setback ahead of a clash against Chelsea. With that said, football.london has rounded up the latest injury news from Emirates Stadium ahead of the Gunners' chance to secure their fourth consecutive win at Stamford Bridge.
Bukayo Saka
After being forced off in the defeat to RC Lens in the Champions League, Saka was left out of the Arsenal squad completely against Manchester City. The injury concerns over the winger became too much, consequently seeing him become a doubt for the international break.
Saka was in attendance at the Emirates Stadium to witness the win over City and supporters will be hoping the 22-year-old is fit enough to feature against Chelsea. However, England men's national team posted an update that announced the youngster won't be part of the squad for the international break.
What Mikel Arteta has said: "He felt something and then you are tempted to risk him, but he was unable to train yesterday so that put him out of the game straight away. It’s a blow not to have him but we have lost players in recent weeks and have adapted to it. He is a really important player, there is no question about that, but the team has to use the resources that we have to make it, even without him."injury.
Fortunately for Arsenal fans, football.london understands that the toe issue isn't a huge concern and has been an ongoing discomfort for some time. It means there's some hope that Saliba should be back to face London rivals Chelsea.
Injury: Big toe
Expected return date: Chelsea (A) - October 21He was in attendance for the game against Man United. football.london spoke to Timber post-match where the 22-year-old was still using the aid of two crutches to move about.
Asked how he was feeling with his recovery, a swift, "good, good" was the response. He will be sorely missed, especially with the club failing to find a suitable replacement in the summer transfer window.
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