On the flanks came another blow, as Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka picked up hamstring injuries but, a major update has emerged regarding the duo’s recovery. Martinelli was ruled out for weeks with a hamstring blow, while Saka underwent surgery to resolve his problem that was sustained in December.

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Arsenal Insider exclusively revealed on Wednesday that Arsenal could sell one of Martinelli or Leandro Trossard in the summer transfer window. Both players have been attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League, who have shown over the last two years that they are happy to spend outrageous money.

Mikel Arteta has ruled Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli out until April, meaning Arsenal will enter the Champions League last 16 without any of their first-choice front four. Saka has been missing since undergoing hamstring surgery in December and Martinelli has been absent since the start of February.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he hopes to have wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli back from injury when they host Fulham on April 1 after the club's misfiring attack cost them more points in the Premier League title race on Wednesday.