Mikel Arteta says Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is “ready to go” for his return from a long-term hamstring injury. The 23-year-old’s last appearance was the 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on December 21, where he sustained the issue with his right hamstring.

Mikel Arteta has provided fitness updates on Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Brentford. The Gunners are still on a high following Tuesday night’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid which has put them in sight of a Champions League semi-final appearance.

Mikel Arteta hoped the injuries that forced Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice off the pitch in Arsenal ’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid were not “serious” as he insisted the Gunners have more to give in next week’s Champions League second leg.