Saka has stepped up his recovery in recent days, but a report from The Sun claims he’s ‘set to miss a further eight weeks’ in a ‘devastating blow’ for Arsenal, who have also learned the ‘extent’ of Martinelli’s ‘injury’.

Any Arsenal hopes that Bukayo Saka may return ahead of schedule to compensate for the loss of Kai Havertz were doused as fresh details of his potential return date last night.

Bukayo Saka has been sidelined by injury since December, but his Arsenal return could be soon and recharge their Premier League title pursuit.