Arsenal boss Arteta drops good news hint on Saka injury comeback 

Mikel Arteta has been speaking ahead of the Gunners London derby with Chelsea this weekend including injury updates 

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking ahead of the Gunners clash with Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday lunchtime - and has provided good news regarding Bukayo Saka's return from injury. 

The Gunners talented 23-year-old attacker has been out with a serious hamstring issue since December, after limping off during the 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park back in December. 

With the North Londoners' Premier League title challenge effectively over, the Gunners best hope of lifting silverware this season is in the Champions League.

And hopes rose that Saka could return at some stage during the eagerly-awaited two legged clash against Real Madrid next month. 

Speaking during his Friday press conference at London Colney, a bullish Arteta said on Saka's comeback: "He's getting close, he's stepping up and making really good progress."

Arteta also took time out to share his thoughts on Myles Lewis-Skelly's first England call up following selection by new Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel, with the Arsenal boss admitting he was: "Very proud. it's a huge moment for him, getting the call from England. Very happy."

Arteta was also asked about having an English core at the club with Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, Saka, along with Ethan Nwaneri surely making a similar step very soon.

Arteta said it meant a lot: “culturally, because of our history and we are an English club. To have that DNA, to have a lot of academy players [is a good thing]."