Saka is one of the crucial player, yes but we don't rely on him too much like we used to few seasons back. I feel that we have got a good density around the squad and I think we still have lot of capable players in the team that can do the job what Saka does. Yeah it's a really a bad news for Gunners but I still won't pick City win for sure here. Arteta knows how important this game is and will try to pick the best team. It's a very important fixture for us against the top contender for the title race.
Gunners are in good shape, contending for EPL League title last season and also having one of the credible performances this season for the purpose to push the team to higher spots. Mikel Arteta have alot of work to handle, he looked more worried about his key player who's under probability of starting against Manchester City. Bukayo Saka picks up an injury against Lens in UEFA Champions League, there's doubt if he would return to training for weekend game against Manchester City. Mikel Arteta would sort out replacements for his winger and probably suits in the best strategy against Pep Guardiola men.
Though Saka is a important player for Arsenal his injury is a big blow to the team especially now that they have a very crucial game against their bitter rival, though Man City too had some of their players ruled out due to injury and Rodri another important player is also suspended for Man City after being shown a Red card against Wolves last weekend, I think it's going to be a tough match I expect Arteta to find a replacement for Saka at the flank or wing possibly Nelson or Pablo Viera either of the two players can play at the flank, Moreso who knows probably that would be an opportunity for any of those players who is expected to take up that role shine.