Arsenal welcome back Bukayo Saka and ‘different energy’ for Newcastle clash

• England forward has recovered from achilles injury

• Calafiori also fit as Arteta targets ‘two big competitions’

Mikel Arteta is hoping the return of Bukayo Saka after a month out can provide Arsenal with “a different energy” as they attempt to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title.

The England forward has not played since the defeat https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/22/arsenal-manchester-city-carabao-cup-final-match-report">by City in the Carabao Cup final owing to an achilles injury and Arsenal have won one of five games without him.

Arteta said Saka would be in the squad to face Newcastle on Saturday evening, when Arsenal will have an opportunity to go top again.