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Bukayo Saka is in a race to be fit for Arsenal's trip to Manchester United with Mikel Arteta to assess him in training after picking up a thigh problem in the victory over Newcastle

Mikel Arteta will assess Bukayo Saka in training on Wednesday before making a decision on his availability for the trip to Manchester United.

Saka was forced off in Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Newcastle on Saturday not long after scoring and when he felt discomfort in his thigh.

Arteta said: ‘I am hopeful but we don’t know. Obviously it’s a really short turnaround and the player has to be comfortable playing with a little injury and let’s see how it is today in training.

Mikel Arteta will assess Bukayo Saka in training on Wednesday before the trip to Old Trafford
Saka came off in Arsenalu2019s win against Newcastle not long after scoring with thigh discomfort

‘Until I see him this morning on the pitch it would probably be a bit too soon to say that [what percentage chance he will have of playing].