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.

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sends message to Bukayo Saka injury doubters after Nottingham Forest win - Gunners boss insists winger completed just one training session after withdrawing from England duty las

Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners over Nottingham Forest with Bukayo Saka scoring before Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri found the net.

Bukayo Saka missed England’s games during the international break. Mikel Arteta has hinted Bukayo Saka has recovered from injury and will feature against Nottingham Forest. The

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.

Mikel Arteta rang the changes out of the November international break, to great effect, and says those who came on deserved the chance to shine.

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

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.