Mikel Arteta confirms huge injury boost for West Ham trip

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the availability of Bukayo Saka ahead of the Premier League clash against West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners have won three games on the bounce in the top-flight and they are currently only two points behind Liverpool, who are the league leaders.

They will be aiming to close the deficit at the weekend and ahead of the London derby, Arteta has confirmed that Saka is okay to feature again.

The Englishman suffered an injury scare during the closing stages of the 3-1 win over Liverpool and he was replaced by Reiss Nelson on the right wing.

Saka returned to indoor training with his teammates yesterday and he is expected to feature in the starting XI against the Hammers on Sunday.

The Gunners graduate has been in stellar form over the course of the campaign, registering 11 goals and 13 assists in all competitions.

He will be crucial for the club at the London Stadium this weekend as they look to register a fourth successive win the Premier League.