Updates from Mikel ArtetaArsenal faces a challenging period as they navigate through a series of injuries with key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli at the

David Raya has revealed Bukayo Saka continues to have a big impact on the Arsenal squad, even while he remains on the sidelines with injury. Saka has been out since December after undergoing hamstring surgery and is not expected to return until March, but he has been present at the majority of Arsenal’s home matches in recent weeks.

Mikel Arteta has responded to questions over Bukayo Saka's holiday during his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury is a worry for Arsenal when looking at the present and the future. Saka’s absence has hurt Mikel Arteta’s side across all competitions — with the Gunners drawing two league games and suffering eliminations from both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup since the 23-year-old sustained his setback in a 5-1 demolition job of Crystal Palace in December.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has shared an emotional message as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tear. The injury, sustained during a match against Crystal Palace in December, required surgery and has sidelined him for a minimum of three months.

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are “evolving really well” from their injuries - but he is unsure if they will be fit for Arsenal’s Champions League last-16 tie with PSV Eindhoven.