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 manager Mikel Arteta said the club could "send an MRI scan" to prove Bukayo Saka’s recent injury after criticism from Harry Kane.

Mikel Arteta has lashed out at claims Bukayo Saka wasn't really injured when he withdrew from England duty only to return and score and assist in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice played some part in training ahead of Arsenal ’s clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Riccardo Calafiori is set to return to the squad.

Bukayo Saka’s inspired performance helped Arsenal return to winning ways in Mikel Arteta’s 250th game in charge as they swept aside Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta has talked up the credentials of interim sporting director Jason Ayto as Arsenal continue their search for Edu’s successor. Ayto had been Edu’s assistant for 18 months before the Brazilian opted to resign earlier this month.

As Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta was handed a selection headache ahead of his side's next game at West Ham. The hosts took the lead through Bukayo Saka after the England international combined with Martin Odegaard on the edge of the area.

"It was good to see the impact of the substitutes [Thomas Partey - goal; Ethan Nwaneri - goal; Raheem Sterling - assist]. Everyone has to feel important. It was a good afternoon."

Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal has been transformative, steering the club away from a potential decline and firmly establishing a new direction. When