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Arsenal will return to Premier League action after the October international break with a trip to London rivals Chelsea on Saturday. Star forward Bukayo Saka did not link up with the England squad for their victories over Australia and Italy due to injury and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is also sweating over the fitness status of a number of other first-team stars ahead of their clash with the Blues. The October internationals saw members of Arsenal's squad jet all over the world with fans praying for a full bill of health once domestic duties return. Here's the current situation with injuries and fitness concerns at the Emirates. Bukayo Saka Saka didn't link up with the Arsenal squad / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages Injury : Hamstring Return date : Chelsea (A) - 21/10/2023 Bukayo Saka's consistent availability and knack for avoiding injuries has drawn huge praise over the past few years, his performances helping turn Arsenal back into Premier League title contenders. Howev...

Italy international players Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo are being investigated for illegal betting. Sky Italia report that police are looking into the case involving the Italian pair, who are both playing in the Premier League, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa respectively. 🚨 BREAKING: Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been questioned by authorities. This happens after being accused about possible involvement in illegal betting . Aston Villa and Newcaste players have both left Italy training camp after speaking to the police. pic.twitter.com/P2JJYPEUKL — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2023 No international games for pair The two names were reportedly released by photographic agent Fabrizio Corona. They have left the Azzurri training camp in Coverciano after the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office opened proceedings against both of them for the same offence. FIGC has confirmed that the pair will not feature in Italy’s upcoming Game s and are set to r...

Pace is more important than ever in Football . With defensive lines pushing higher and higher up the pitch, there is a greater need for speedsters capable of exploiting the space left in behind. This is particularly true in the Premier League where the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool have popularised the high line, while the greater intensity of matches in general means speed and acceleration are increasingly significant. The Premier League have revealed which players have registered the highest sprint speeds so far this season, with two players ranking twice inside the top ten. Below are the players quickest off the mark this season. 10. Pedro Neto - Wolverhampton Wanderers Pedro Neto made the tenth quickest sprint this season / Steve Bardens/GettyImages The diminutive winger has lightning fast feet and is able to glide past opposition defenders with ease at his best, but he is also darn quick. Neto showed his pace against Crystal Palace, hitting the tenth quickest sprint i...

Liverpool and Manchester United both used the international window to watch defensive starlets Antonio Silva and Giorgio Scalvini, 90min understands. 19-year-old Silva has established himself as one of the world's leading young central defenders over the past 18 months and is already on the radar of most of the continent's top clubs. Silva has come through the youth ranks at Benfica and is already regarded as a cornerstone of his side despite his tender years. He is also becoming an increasingly important player for the Portugal national team, with four senior international caps to his name following a single appearance for the Under-21s. Both Liverpool and United are well versed on the player after previously undertaking scouting missions, and the heavyweight Premier League duo again took the chance during the international break to watch Silva in action - preferring to see him play out of his comfort zone given he usually plays in a dominant Benfica side. Silva played t...