![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/bukayo-saka-a-doubt-for-world-cup-as-arsenal-pay-tribute-to-injured-player/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_Arsenal-v-Nottingham-Forest-Premier-League-Emirates-Stadium.jpg&description=A worrying injury to Bukayo Saka didn't stop Arsenal returning to the top of the table, with Mikel Arteta's side overcoming Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on SundayMikel Arteta reviews Nottingham Forest winArsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday, beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 in what ended up being a comfortable afternoon. The day wasn't without its concerns, with Bukayo Saka forced off through injury in the first half. However, Reiss Nelson's first goals of the season helped Mikel Arteta take all three points, with Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard also on target. The scoreline was the perfect way to round off an afternoon which began with a tribute to Pablo Mari, the out-on-loan defender who was recovering after being stabbed in Italy during the week. Here are the latest news lines from north London. Hope for Saka Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains hopeful that the injury suffered by Bukayo Saka will not keep him out of the World Cup. The 21-year-old suffered a kick early in the game, and received treatment on the pitch before eventually making way after about half an hour. "Hopefully not," Arteta said when quizzed on Saka's international hopes. England begin their World Cup campaign in Qatar in less than a month, with the Gunners' number seven in contention to start the opening game against Iran if fit. "It was a bad kick. Right from the beginning he was limping, but I don't see any further than that. Let's see how he is in the next couple of days." Read more here Tavares horror show Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares had a nightmare game on Sunday as Marseille failed to turn dominance into victory. The Portuguese youngster came on with his team leading 2-0 at Strasbourg, only for the hosts to find a way back into the game. Does Nuno Tavares have a future at Arsenal? Have your say in the comments section It was an afternoon to forget for Nuno Tavares ( AFP via Getty Images) 'I am sad and particularly disappointe){kind=link}
A worrying injury to Bukayo Saka didn’t stop Arsenal returning to the top of the table, with Mikel Arteta’s side overcoming Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday, beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 in what ended up being a comfortable afternoon.
The day wasn’t without its concerns, with Bukayo Saka forced off through injury in the first half. However, Reiss Nelson’s first goals of the season helped Mikel Arteta take all three points, with Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard also on target.
The scoreline was the perfect way to round off an afternoon which began with a tribute to Pablo Mari, the out-on-loan defender who was recovering after being stabbed in Italy during the week. Here are the latest news lines from north London.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains hopeful that the injury suffered by Bukayo Saka will not keep him out of the World Cup. The 21-year-old suffered a kick early in the game, and received treatment on the pitch before eventually making way after about half an hour.