Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has been left out of the England squad that will face Andorra in Saturday’s (17:00 BST) World Cup qualifier. Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins have also been left out of the matchday squad, with Watkins returning home with a minor injury, Speaking on Friday, head...
Arteta was thrilled with the way his players kept up their levels four days after sealing a Champions League semi-final place with a victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. “I think the first 35 minutes is one of the best 35 minutes we played this season,” Arteta said. “We scored two goals [in the...
The Gunners have reached this stage of the competition just twice in the last 15 years and host serial winners – and holders – Madrid who have lifted the European Cup 15 times in their history. Arsenal, like other sides, have been hit with injuries to key players this season and Arteta has to name...
Emi Martinez, Aston Villa, keeper, £5m – Nottingham Forest (h) The Argentine kept just his fourth clean sheet of the season in Wednesday’s win at Brighton but he is a differential keeper option for this week and the rest of the season. Villa face goal-shy Southampton next week before a double in 33. Forest are...
“All the careful things are already done. Now it’s about putting him on the grass at the right moment, but he’s pushing because he really wants to. “We have respected the timeline and we have done everything. “Bukayo is a massive weapon that we have. We know the impact he has in the team and...
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka could be named in the squad to face Fulham in the Premier League next week. The 23-year-old has been out since December after sustaining a hamstring tear in the win at Crystal Palace which needed surgery. Saka’s recovery schedule has gone according to plan and he is now back in full...