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Saka Returns as Arsenal Face Newcastle, Trail City

4/25/2026

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Saka Returns

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Newcastle United.
Both Arsenal and Manchester City sit on 70 points, but City lead on goal difference.
Arsenal have won only one of their last five games since Saka’s injury.
Riccardo Calafiori is available while Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino remain out.

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Newcastle Depleted

Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento are ruled out by recent injuries for Saturday’s match.
Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar are unavailable, Krafth for the season and Schar after foot-infection surgery.
Joelinton serves a second-match suspension after receiving his tenth yellow card of the campaign.
Newcastle head into the game with five players unavailable through injury or suspension, leaving a weakened lineup as the club chases European-qualification hopes.

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Saka Returns

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be in the squad for Saturday's match against Newcastle United.
Both Arsenal and Manchester City sit on 70 points, but City lead on goal difference.
Arsenal have won only one of their last five games since Saka’s injury.
Riccardo Calafiori is available while Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino remain out.

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