Mikel Arteta defends selecting Bukayo Saka as winger limps off again in Lens

Lens would go on to win 2-1 courtesy of a second-half strike from Elye Wahi but it was the injury to Saka that will have concerned Arteta more.

SOLE DEFEAT: Mikel Arteta’s side were beaten in Lens. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Mikel Arteta defended his decision to play Bukayo Saka as the Arsenal winger limped out of their Champions League defeat to Lens.

The Gunners had taken the lead through Gabriel Jesus but Adrien Thomasson levelled following a David Raya error before Saka hobbled out of the game.