On the flanks came another blow, as Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka picked up hamstring injuries but, a major update has emerged regarding the duo’s recovery. Martinelli was ruled out for weeks with a hamstring blow, while Saka underwent surgery to resolve his problem that was sustained in December.

Exclusive: The Gunners manager, Mikel Arteta, is clear in his views of the Brazil winger and his future at the Emirates Stadium as he recovers from his hamstring injury

Arsenal are willing to cash in on Gabriel Martinelli at the end of the season, according to TBR. The Gunners are ready to reshuffle their attacking options and are open to offloading both Martinelli and fellow winger Leandro Trossard in the summer transfer window.

Mikel Arteta has ruled Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli out until April, meaning Arsenal will enter the Champions League last 16 without any of their first-choice front four. Saka has been missing since undergoing hamstring surgery in December and Martinelli has been absent since the start of February.

Obviously his load has been very different in recent weeks but he’s fine.” Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli remain out for the long-term as they recover from hamstring injuries but Arteta says both are progressing well in the hope that they can still ...