7M - Arsenal Hope for Key Player Returns Ahead of Chelsea Clash



Posted Saturday, February 28, 2026 by 7M Sport

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is optimistic that Bukayo Saka will be fit to play in the crucial Premier League match against Chelsea on Sunday. Saka sustained an injury during Arsenal's commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham last week.

7M - Arsenal Hope for Key Player Returns Ahead of Chelsea Clash

In contrast, Tottenham faces significant injury issues, with nearly nine first-team players sidelined ahead of their important match against Fulham.

Key updates include:

Newcastle will miss Bruno Guimaraes for their game against Everton.
Liverpool's Florian Wirtz is also ruled out due to a back injury.
Manchester City remains uncertain over the fitness of Jeremy Doku as they continue their title challenge.

Roundup of Missing Players:

Arsenal:
Doubtful: Bukayo Saka (injury)

Chelsea:
Won't play: Colwill (knee injury), Cucurella (muscle injury), Fofana (red card), Gittens (muscle injury), Mudryk (suspended)

Newcastle:
Won't play: Bruno Guimarães (muscle injury)

Liverpool:
Won't play: Wirtz (back injury)

As Arsenal prepares to face their London rivals, fans are eager to see if key players can return to enhance their chances of success.

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