Bukayo Saka was due to play on Saturday but missed out (Picture: Getty Images)Bukayo Saka remains a doubt for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea on Tuesday, although Mikel Arteta confirms his injury is not serious. Arsenal did not miss the 24-year-old, winning 4-0 in West Yorkshire and Arteta gave some explanation over his absence. ‘We’re going to have to do some tests tomorrow and see how he is.’Arsenal host Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, leading 3-2 from the first contest at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta spoke to the media on Monday afternoonAsked if Merino will play again this season, Arteta said: ‘Well, we hope so. The second Carabao Cup semi-final continues on Wednesday when Manchester City take a 2-0 lead into their clash with Newcastle at the Etihad.

Source: Metro February 02, 2026 17:38 UTC