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EPL: London Derby: Arsenal handed Saka injury boost ahead of Chelsea clash

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Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, could be fit to play against Chelsea on Sunday.

The UK Sun reports that the Gunners are optimistic the 21-year-old has not suffered a serious injury.

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Saka provided an assist just four minutes into the game for Gabriel Martinelli to score, but was forced off inside half an hour during Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest.

After initially receiving treatment on the pitch following a heavy challenge from Renan Lodi, he was brought off 10 minutes later.

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Saka headed straight down the tunnel, with his replacement Reiss Nelson going on to score twice in the second-half.

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There was encouragement as the England star left the Emirates without needing crutches or a protective boot.

He is expected to be rested for Arsenal’s Europa League fixture against FC Zurich on Thursday, but could be involved at Stamford Bridge at the weekend.

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