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.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hit back at any suggestion that Bukayo Saka was not injured during the recent international break. Saka pulled out of England duty last week after coming off for the final 10 minutes of Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea the previous Sunday.

Not an optimal position to be in. But after their recent stutter that has had all question their title credentials - it's a step towards righting some wrongs.

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard inspiring a comfortable 3-0 home victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's side desperately needed three points to revive their title hopes after four league games without a win and the result never looked in doubt after Saka's early opener.

Bukayo Saka scored the opener and teed up Thomas Partey for the second as Mikel Arteta's team returned to winning ways at the Emirates

The Gunners ran out 3-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was the star of the show, though, and he impressed on what was his first appearance at the Emirates since August.