Dowman READY to replace Saka? | Mikel Arteta | Man City v Arsenal

Football

Year2026

Duration16m

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Mikel Arteta speaks to the media ahead of Arsenal's huge clash against title rivals Manchester City, with Bukayo Saka ruled out through injury. The Spaniard is confident some players will be fit enough to return from injury for the trip to the Etihad. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro. 00:10 - Alex Manninger: Our condolences. Difficult one to take. 00:41 - Madueke: another training session. Quite positive. We’ll wait and see. 01:00 - Right hand problem: We’ll have a solution. Whatever happens. 01:20 - Others: Some are close. We’ll try tomorrow to push everybody. 01:35 - Saka is out. Let’s see with the others. 02:00 - Reaching UCL semis: it’s a boost. to be part of these top clubs is great. We have to use that fuel and energy. 02:35 - Every game we use different themes to prepare in the best possible way. 03:10 - Biggest game as Arsenal manager?: It’s certainly the most important as it’s the next one. 03:43 - We prepare every game to win. 04:01 - Biggest opponent, you or city?: We will have a very strong opponent. We know what we have to do. 04:40 - mentality essential?: big part to that. There is obviously a huge part to play. We have to show it Sunday. 05:17 - Rice: it’s unquestionable the role he has at the club. The impact he’s had is a big part of what he’s brought to the club. 05:47 - Dowman?: He will be ready. You know what he can deliver. 06:07 - Title race over if you win?: I don’t know. Winning a game is so tough. We’ll have to wait and continue. 06:47 - In whatever we do, it’s what elevates us to be better. Never in a negative way. 07:14 - Who is under more pressure?: Who’s more privileged to be in this position? 07:48 - Injuries: we’ve coped with it all season. We are where we are. We remain strong. 08:28 - Bernardo Silva: incredible person and player. Watched him at PSG v Monaco and fell in love with him straight away. He always delivers his very best. 09:20 - Saka managing return: I don’t know Ekitike’s situation but hope he recovers soon. 09:47 - Saka ball work?: At the moment unavaila