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Mikel Arteta explains decision to drop Bukayo Saka to the bench and end 52-game run

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Arsenal Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka was left out of his starting line-up against Leeds on Saturday afternoon after missing training the day before.

Saka was the surprise omission from Arteta's team for the game at the Emirates. He had started 54 consecutive games in the Premier League - a run stretching back to Arsenal's 3-2 loss at Manchester United in December 2021 - and was expected to continue that run.

Yet Arteta confirmed the 21-year-old winger was only fit enough for the bench after picking up an illness which ruled him out of training the day before the game. Arsenal fans will be hoping their talisman makes a speedy recovery, as they aim to beat rivals Manchester City to a first Premier League title in 19 years.

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