What Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly are doing as Liverpool look to extend Arsenal title gap
Arsenal have piled the pressure on Liverpool in the Premier League title race after winning 2-0 at Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners' win at Ruud van Nistelrooy's side has closed the gap to Arne Slot's league leaders to four points. Liverpool, though, can restore their seven-point lead with victory at home to Wolves on Sunday afternoon (kick-off: 2pm).
The Merseysiders will be looking to bounce back from the shock of conceding a late equaliser in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Everton. James Tarkowski's stoppage time goal ensured that Slot's team were unable to open up a nine-point gap to Mikel Arteta's side.
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And as the Reds look for a crucial three points at Anfield, Arsenal duo Saka and Lewis-Skelly have been spotted at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal Women's North London derby clash against Tottenham Hotspur women. Mariona Caldentey and a Clare Hunt own goal have given the Gunners a 2-0 lead at half-time as they look to solidify their third-placed position in the Women's Super League table.
Bukayo Saka, featuring an incredibly cute dog, cheering on Arsenal Women. Myles Lewis-Skelly sat along from him too. pic.twitter.com/iRzDeFjnDw
— Kathryn Batte (@KathrynBatte) February 16, 2025
Saka was spotted performing gym work during the Gunners' training camp in Dubai earlier this week as he looks to make his return from injury. The winger has not played since injuring his hamstring during Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace on December 21.
Gunners boss Arteta was asked at his pre-match press conference on Friday if he was tempted to bring Saka back early in light of Kai Havertz's season-ending injury.
“I don’t know, we have a long-term injury, so what is faster? In a 10-day injury, three days is a lot because it’s 30%, but in three months, a week is probably not that much,” he said.
“It's too early, he’s in an early stage of the rehab, so when we get a little bit closer and he starts to do more demanding stuff and has more load, we will see where he is. There’s no setback, he’s fine.”