Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sends message to Bukayo Saka injury doubters after Nottingham Forest win - Gunners boss insists winger completed just one training session after withdrawing from England duty las

Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners over Nottingham Forest with Bukayo Saka scoring before Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri found the net.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is facing a race against time to be fit to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, according to a report.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka was forced off during

Bukayo Saka’s inspired performance helped Arsenal return to winning ways in Mikel Arteta’s 250th game in charge as they swept aside Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at anyone questioning Bukayo Saka's commitment to England by insisting he would "send an MRI scan" to prove the winger was injured during this month's international break.

Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal would have to be patient with Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old became the second-youngest Premier League goalscorer in the club’s history.

Mikel Arteta has lashed out at claims Bukayo Saka wasn't really injured when he withdrew from England duty only to return and score and assist in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest

"It was good to see the impact of the substitutes [Thomas Partey - goal; Ethan Nwaneri - goal; Raheem Sterling - assist]. Everyone has to feel important. It was a good afternoon."

Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal has been transformative, steering the club away from a potential decline and firmly establishing a new direction. When