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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he was 'tempted to risk' Bukayo Saka in crucial clash with title rivals Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he was 'tempted' to pick Bukayo Saka to face Man City despite the winger carrying an injury.

Saka, who had played a club record 87 Premier League games in a row before Saturday's title-top clash, picked up a muscular problem during a Champions League against Lens in the week.

The 22-year-old has been left out for the game, with Leandro Trossard starting in his place on the right wing.

Arteta admitted he considered taking a chance on his star player before the game, as he told Sky Sports: 'He [Saka] felt something, then obviously you are tempted to risk him.