Mikel Arteta offers Arsenal injury updates on Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Jurrien Timber and more

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka will not be available to face Manchester City but revealed that Noni Madueke could be fit. Martin Odegaard , Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori have not been ruled out yet with Arteta facing several selection issues ahead of the title showdown. The Premier League leaders are six points clear of Manchester City and would take a huge step towards a first title in 22 years with victory at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola’s side, however, would have the title race in their hands if they beat Arsenal and cut their lead to three points with a game in hand to come. With Saka already ruled out, winger Madueke was forced off during the Champions League quarter-final victory over Sporting on Wednesday. On his team news, Arteta said: “We will have a solution, whatever happens.

We are so used to this, this season. Whatever happens, we will have the right solution. ” Arteta said Madueke’s issue “didn't look too bad” after the Sporting game and added he was hopeful the England international would be available.

“He is quite positive, and he is a player who pushes through pain,” Arteta said. “I am hopeful he can be available but we will see if he is able to train. ” Odegaard, Timber and Calafiori remain the other question marks.