Mikel Arteta is hopeful Bukayo Saka’s World Cup place has not been put at risk by the injury he suffered yesterday as he praised Reiss Nelson’s superb display in an emphatic 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
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The Gunners moved back to the top of the Premier League and left the visitors rooted to the foot of the table.
England forward Saka took a knock in the first minute but still teed up Gabriel Martinelli to break the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium.
He limped off just before the half-hour and while the sight will have worried Arsenal and England fans alike, Arteta does not believe it is a serious injury.