Arsenal handed Bukayo Saka injury boost ahead of Manchester City clash in Premier League Matchday 5; Saliba & Ben White update

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Published at :September 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Modified at :September 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM

The English star has returned to full training.

Bukayo Saka was spotted in training with his teammates, which gave Arsenal a much-needed lift ahead of their crucial matchup against Manchester City in Premier League Matchday 5.

The 24-year-old winger has missed three games across all competitions since suffering an injury to his hamstring against Leeds last month.

Saka missed Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool, but players like Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze filled in during subsequent games to help the Gunners defeat Athletic Bilbao and Nottingham Forest.

Bukayo Saka spotted in training before Man City game

Bukayo Saka Arsenal Premier League — LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Saka may make a bench for tonight’s game after the forward was seen during the Gunners’ team practice.

Arsenal supporters, who had come to see their heroes, cheered Saka’s arrival as Mikel Arteta’s team left what looked to be their team hotel in the morning sun.

Saka has resumed training after missing nearly a month of action, according to a Sunday morning BBC Sport report.

Saka may be available versus City, according to the source; however, it is unclear exactly what role he may play today.

Other Arsenal injury news

Ben White and William Saliba, among others, were there during Arsenal’s walk. The availability of the defence duo is additional excellent news for Arteta, as they had been absent lately owing to a variety of injury difficulties.

🚨 White, Saliba and Saka are with the squad pic.twitter.com/Est1NYOGUX
— Gooner Chris (@ArsenalN7) September 21, 2025

In other news, Martin Odegaard’s availability for this afternoon’s match is still uncertain.

The Norwegian missed the Champions League triumph over Bilbao after being taken off against Nottingham Forest last weekend due to an awkward landing.

Odegaard has intensified his training, although it remains uncertain if he will be included in the Gunners’ roster tonight.

However, Saka’s return is welcome news for Arteta, but it’s unlikely that the player will directly put into the starting lineup against City.

Is Saka available to play?

The English star trained with the team before the big game and could be fit to play.

Which injury did Saka suffer?

Saka suffered a hamstring injury.

How many games has Saka missed due to the injury?

He missed three games across all competitions.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.