Mikel Arteta revealed Bukayo Saka was dealing with a pre-match “niggle” as he explained why the winger missed out on the starting line-up for Arsenal’s 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Saka, who began Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea, came off the bench on 57 minutes and had one big chance as the Premier League leaders missed the chance to take further advantage of Manchester City’s defeat to Manchester United.