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Arthur Ferridge

Surprise! Arsenal star spotted with squad ahead of Man City showdown

Bukayo Saka was spotted with the Arsenal squad as the players left the team hotel ahead of their Premier League showdown with Manchester City.

Saka has not played since suffering a hamstring injury against Leeds on August 23 and has been a major fitness doubt for the game at Emirates Stadium.

He had not taken part in full training before the weekend.

Mikel Arteta said on Friday that he would know more on Saturday about Saka’s chances of playing.

Bukayo Saka was spotted with the Arsenal squad on Sunday morning (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard was not spotted with the squad, having missed the midweek Champions League win over Athletic Club after suffering another shoulder injury.

Ben White was with the Arsenal squad on Sunday morning after he missed that game in Bilbao.

“If there is a chance [that they play against City], it will be after tomorrow’s session because they haven’t done anything yet,” said Mikel Arteta when asked about Saka, Odegaard and White on Friday. “We will have more information tomorrow.

“Everything has been modified so far for them and there are still a few things to clear. Tomorrow we will have more information as to whether they are part of the squad or not.”

William Saliba was also spotted with the Arsenal squad as the players left the team hotel on Sunday morning before heading to Emirates Stadium.

The Arsenal team to face Manchester City will be announced as 3.15pm, ahead of kick-off at 4.30pm.

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