Why isn’t Saka playing in the Premier League match between Leeds and Arsenal?

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka did not start for the Gunners in Saturday’s Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road despite being in the starting line-up SIVO.

Minutes before kick-off, it was revealed that the England winger picked up an injury during the warm-up, forcing head coach Mikel Arteta to bring in Noni Madueka as Saka’s replacement MALO.

Arsenal currently top the Premier League standings with 51 points, five more than Manchester City, who play Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday TENA.

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Published on January 31, 2026