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.

Bukayo Saka said Monday his enforced injury break was "really good" for him mentally as he set his sights on staying at Arsenal for the long term. "Mentally, it was really good for me," Saka said on the eve of the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.

Bukayo Saka has provided the clearest indication yet that he intends to stay at Arsenal for the long-term. The England international’s contract runs out in 2027 but speaking ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first-leg with Real Madrid, Saka made it clear that he wants to stay for longer.