Bukayo Saka is set for a potential return to action as Arsenal prepare for their upcoming Premier League clash against Newcastle United.

The England international has been sidelined since March following the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City, missing several matches after the international break, reports alldaysport.net

Manager Mikel Arteta previously confirmed that Saka has been dealing with an Achilles issue, which required careful management.

Speaking ahead of the weekend fixture, Arteta shared a positive update, indicating that Saka could be included in the squad. The Arsenal boss explained that the player was given time to recover physically and mentally after struggling to maintain peak performance levels.

This development comes at a crucial moment for Arsenal, who are competing on multiple fronts. A high-stakes UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg encounter against Atletico Madrid is just around the corner, making Saka’s return a timely boost.

Meanwhile, defensive updates remain mixed for the Gunners. Jurrien Timber is still unavailable due to a groin injury and will not feature this weekend, having missed recent matches since coming off in a league win over Everton.

On a more positive note, Riccardo Calafiori is expected to return to the squad after a spell on the sidelines, giving Arteta more defensive options ahead of a demanding run of fixtures./ALLDAYSPORT/