Brighton 0-3 Arsenal - 3 talking points as Gunners continue title charge
By Adam Schultz
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League season taking its toll on Bukayo Saka
If there is one player that Arteta doesn't want to run into the ground, its Bukayo. Having picked up knocks in just about every game, Saka was rested from the midweek win over Luton Town and was touch-and-go for Brighton.
Bukayo Saka on his fitness ahead of Brighton:
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) April 6, 2024
🗣️ “Yeah, I was struggling but as long as I have two legs I’m going to give everything. I just want to be on the pitch.” pic.twitter.com/zcObEJzg3D
While he got on the scoresheet with a well-taken penalty, again he had to be withdrawn in the 64th minute with Gabriel Martinelli replacing him.
With Bayern Munich now on the horizon, Saka needs to be wrapped in cotton wool as much as possible with the Gunners fighting on two fronts they haven't been near in decades.
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