Arsenal: devastating blow as Bukayo Saka ruled out for clash with Manchester City

Europe 17 April 2026 at 11:22

Joshua SOSSOU

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19.04.26 FT English Premier League

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This Sunday, Manchester City hosts Arsenal in the Premier League. Just two days before this much-anticipated clash, bad news hits the Gunners camp: Bukayo Saka is ruled out.

Arsenal is gearing up to take on Manchester City in a crucial match that could shape the Premier League title race. However, Mikel Arteta's side will have to make do without Bukayo Saka, as well as Mikel Merino.

Already absent for nearly a month, the English winger remains sidelined due to an Achilles tendon injury and won’t be fit to feature. "Bukayo is out, that’s for sure," Mikel Arteta confirmed during Friday’s press conference.

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