Mikel Arteta says Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is “ready to go” for his return from a long-term hamstring injury. The 23-year-old’s last appearance was the 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on December 21, where he sustained the issue with his right hamstring.

Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Arsenal comes at a consequential moment for both teams in their pursuit of silverware, even if both sides enter the clash in different positions.

Declan Rice has revealed the piece of advice Bukayo Saka gave him just before he scored the first free kick of his career as Arsenal beat Real Madrid on Tuesday evening. Rice scored two stunning free kicks, the first two of his professional career, as the Gunners ran out 3-0 winners in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.