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·27 Desember 2024
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Mikel Arteta 'really worried' about Bukayo Saka's injury blow
Arsenal host Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League tonight, with the hosts looking to keep up the chase behind Liverpool during a busy winter period.
The Gunners went into Christmas six points behind the leaders, though Liverpool’s game in hand means that it already looked like a mountain to climb to get level with the Merseysiders.
And Arne Slot’s side ensured that they did not slip up against Leicester last night, coming from behind to win 3-1 and keep distance between them and the rest.
Add to that the news of Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury and the size of the task will certainly not be lost on Mikel Arteta and his squad. Tonight, they face an Ipswich side languishing in the relegation spots, with Wolves’ strong start under Vitor Pereira plunging their Premier League future deeper into doubt. A shock away win here would be a huge boost, though, as Kieran McKenna continues to navigate his first campaign as a top flight manager.
Speaking of signings...The Independent’s football team have picked out some of our best and worst bits of business from the summer just gone. Have any Arsenal or Ipswich additions made the cut?
Some new additions have settled quickly while others seem to be struggling to thrive at their new clubs
Harry Latham-Coyle27 December 2024 18:30
Arsenal appear likely to dip into the transfer market in January to sign cover on the wing, but for now it will be a case of making do with the options at Mikel Arteta’s disposal, as the manager explained:
Saka faces ‘many weeks’ on the sideline through injury
Harry Latham-Coyle27 December 2024 18:20
Bukayo Saka’s injury is a major blow for both the club and the player himself. Saka had been enjoying a standout season, even by his incredibly high standards.
The forward was substituted early against Crystal Palace after suffering a hamstring injury
Harry Latham-Coyle27 December 2024 18:10
With their title challenge already stuttering, an otherwise impressive win over Crystal Palace brought more bad news for Arsenal as Bukayo Saka tore his hamstring. Mikel Arteta confirmed fears of a long lay-off earlier this week:
The forward was substituted early against Crystal Palace after suffering a hamstring injury
Harry Latham-Coyle27 December 2024 18:00
It had been a long wait for success for Fulham at the home of their nearest neighbours, but a late goal at the end of another impressive performance from one of the league’s form sides ended the drought at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea 1-2 Fulham: Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz struck in the eight minutes to cancel out Cole Palmer’s opener
Harry Latham-Coyle27 December 2024 17:20
It’s not been quite such a merry Christmas for Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola again left searching for answers.
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Harry Latham-Coyle