\nNoni Madueke could start for Arsenal against Sporting CP in Lisbon<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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But he was able to feature for Arsenal on Saturday at St Mary’s when they crashed out of the FA Cup. Saka is still yet to return and that means Madueke could be in line to start tonight for the Gunners in place of his fellow England international.<\/p>\n
When quizzed on the fitness of Saka and Jurrien Timber, Arteta said ahead of his side’s latest European fixture: “No (they are not available), they’re having trouble, they’re not ready yet.<\/p>\n
“Let’s see, hopefully they’re going to be ready for the weekend, if everything goes well, and that’s a massive boost because in recent days we’ve lost so many important players and that’s something that we need to change immediately.”<\/p>\n
There is still no timeframe on Saka’s return while midfielder Rice has travelled with the Arsenal squad to Portugal in what could be his first appearance for club or country since the Carabao Cup final over two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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