Mikel Arteta has ruled Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli out until April, meaning Arsenal will enter the Champions League last 16 without any of their first-choice front four. Saka has been missing since undergoing hamstring surgery in December and Martinelli has been absent since the start of February.

Arsenal’s hopes of silverware this season have been hampered by injuries to key players, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli among those sidelined. As Mikel Arteta’s side prepares for a crucial Champions League tie,

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Mikel Arteta’s squad has been hampered by injuries to key players, and the latest updates will do little to lift spirits at the Emirates. With both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli sidelined, Arsenal’s attacking options are looking increasingly stretched ahead of their crucial round of 16 ties.

Arsenal hope to have Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli back for a potential Champions League quarter-final tie

Mikel Arteta has just potentially seen the dream scenario emerge despite the fact Arsenal's 2024/25 season looked likely to end with a whimper. Ahead of their Champions League last-16 first leg away at PSV on Tuesday,