Gabriel’s withdrawal comes on the same night that Arsenal expect to welcome a marquee star back from the sidelines, with Bukayo Saka returning to the fold after a three-month layoff. Saka started on the bench against Fulham but came on as a substitute to score the decisive goal on the night.

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Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is back in contention for the first time since December after recovering from his hamstring injury.Saka has not played for the Gunners in three months after sustaining

Arsenal have had a look at RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons and could make a move for the Dutchman in the summer, according to journalist Charles Watts.

The return of Premier League football this week means that talk of the title race has also resumed. Arsenal are battling Liverpool to be crowned Premier League champions this season, but face an uphill task with nine matches left to play.

Mikel Arteta has expressed his enthusiasm about working with Andrea Berta following Arsenal’s official confirmation of his appointment as their new Sporting Director.