Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insisted Bukayo Saka’s early withdrawal against Port Vale on Wednesday was not the result of any fresh injury concerns.
A hamstring injury has disrupted Saka’s start to the 2025–26 season, with Wednesday’s 2–0 victory just his third start across all competitions. He lasted around an hour but had Arsenal fans sweating after a tough tackle left him in pain on the ground and limping just minutes before his withdrawal.
