Arsenal hope to have Bukayo Saka available when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend. The 23-year-old was withdrawn in the second half of the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with

Merson praised Saka’s influence post-match as the Englishman left him red-faced by doing what he said he wouldn’t. There was some truth in Merson’s prediction as Jesus and Trossard failed to have a real influence but it quickly became clear that ruling Saka out was the wrong call.