If Mikel Arteta didn’t already loathe international breaks, he will now, with Bukayo Saka the latest Arsenal ace to go down injured.

Saka was substituted off during England’s humiliating defeat at Wembley Stadium against Greece with a suspected hamstring injury.

It’s another unwanted injury blow for the Gunners, given Martin Odegaard hobbled off while playing for Norway during the September internationals, with the midfielder yet to return from the ankle problem.

And with a mammoth run of fixtures on the horizon for Arsenal, starting away to Bournemouth immediately after the international break, Arteta could have some selection headaches to sort out

Potential Arsenal XI without Bukayo Saka vs Bournemouth

Goalkeeper: David Raya

Things could really start to turn for Arteta if star man between the sticks David Raya picks up any kind of knock.

But for now, the Spanish goalkeeper is fit and firing, with Raya having been one of Arsenal’s standout performers so far this term.

Defence: White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber

The ever-present centre-back duo for Arsenal, William Saliba and Gabriel have established themselves as one of the league’s strongest partnerships.

They’ll undoubtedly be involved against Bournemouth, with Jurrien Timber also expected to retain his spot in the back four, should the Dutch defender prove fit enough having sat out the international break.