Arsenal sweating on Saka fitness as Arteta eyes first title

Gunners boss faces selection headache ahead of United's visit

Saka a doubt for Arsenal as Man Utd lie in wait

Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of Bukayo Saka ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

The England winger missed the Gunners' 2-1 win over FC Zurich in the Europa League on Thursday with a knee injury.

Saka is a key player for Arsenal and his absence would be a blow to manager Mikel Arteta's hopes of winning the Premier League title for the first time.

Arsenal are currently top of the table, one point ahead of Manchester City.

United, meanwhile, are sixth, six points behind Arsenal.

The match at the Emirates Stadium is set to be a close one and Saka's fitness could be a key factor in the outcome.

If Saka is unable to play, Arteta could be forced to make changes to his team.

Emile Smith Rowe is a possible replacement for Saka on the left wing, while Reiss Nelson could also be an option.

Arsenal will be hoping that Saka is fit to play, but they will have to make contingency plans in case he is not.