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Bukayo Saka injury update: Why is Arsenal star not playing vs. Sunderland?

Bukayo Saka injury update: Why is Arsenal star not playing vs. Sunderland?

Arsenal will face Sunderland on Saturday, Feb. 7 without star duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard.

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Sakasuffered a hip injury during warm-upsbefore last weekend's win at Leeds, forcing him out of the lineup in a late scratch.

The 24-year-old then sat out a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of the Sunderland game that Saka was improving, but didn't specify an exact timeline for his return.

"His hip is getting much better," Arteta said in his pre-game press conference. "Hopefully very soon he will be with us; very soon."

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The same went for Ødegaard, who also missed out against Chelsea with an injury.

"Martin again is getting better, it will be a matter of days we believe," Arteta said.

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Expected to play a big role in England's World Cup campaign this summer, Saka has four goals in 21 Premier League games for Arsenal this campaign.

Ødegaard, who is also set to partake in the World Cup this summer with Norway, has one goal and five assists in 18 league games this season.

The Gunners can extend their lead over second-place Manchester City to nine points with victory over Sunderland, with Pep Guardiola's side set to face Liverpool on Sunday, Feb. 8.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Why is Bukayo Saka not playing for Arsenal vs. Sunderland?

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