Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz latest news and return dates - Mikel Arteta has confirmed the worst possible news ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League round of 16 ties

The Gunners are almost guaranteed to be in the quarter-final, where they will face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, after convincedly defeating PSV in the Netherlands. Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori were all on the scoresheet in the emphatic display.

Exclusive: Arsenal Handed Another Title Race Blow with Bukayo Saka Return Date Revealed by Ben Pescod on Feb 25, 2025 for EPLindex.com

Talismanic Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is still "a few weeks" away from a return to action, according to head coach Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta is hopeful Bukayo Saka will be ready to make his Arsenal comeback after the international break. The England international has been out of action after he sustained a serious hamstring injury against Crystal Palace in early December.

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 return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon (4:30pm kick-off) with a trip to Manchester United as they look to reduce the sizeable points gap to Liverpool.