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Bukayo Saka has started all seven Premier League games for the Gunners this season Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka's injury "is not serious" but captain Martin Odegaard remains unavailable, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed. England international Saka, 23, sustained an apparent hamstring injury during the Three Lions' loss to Greece last week and missed Sunday's win over Finland. "It is not a serious injury. He is evolving really well. He has done a few things in the last two days. We are hopeful, " Arteta said on Friday. But Odegaard "is not going to be fit" in time for Saturday's Premier League match at Bournemouth (17: 30 BST), having suffered an ankle ligament injury during September's international break. Among Arsenal's other injury concerns, forward Kai Havertz "has a good chance" of featuring while defenders Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Oleksandr Zinchenko are "quite close" to making a return, according to the Arsenal boss. Arsenal, runners-up to Manchester City in the past two seasons, are within one point of leaders Liverpool and unbeaten after seven games before facing Bournemouth. Midfielder Odegaard, 25, has not played for the club since late August, missing four league games and both of the Gunners' Champions League fixtures. Arteta was optimistic about Saka and Havertz, who withdrew from the Germany squad because he "had a few issues", but added he would need to decide "if we want to take the risk" on Gabriel Martinelli after he returned from Brazil on Thursday. On White, Timber and Zinchenko's chances of making the squad on Saturday, Arteta said: "Hopefully we have some positive news today and we have some players back tomorrow. " Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Get Arsenal news sent straight to your phone Premier League news conferences: Ten Hag coming up England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test Ex-Fulham Ladies captain 'groped' by Al Fayed The drone that started a riot How a politically charged match between Serbia and Albania descended into violent chaos Life and death decisions on the frontline Meet the people making sure every second counts Should we take teenagers more seriously? Dr Lucy Foulkes argues that our adolescence shapes us David uncovers the hidden histories of two buildings Discover the lives of residents in London and Berlin during World War Two Why Chelsea are now seeing 'real' Caicedo - Potter Rebuilding an empire - how Patriots hope to avoid Man Utd mistakes 'Never give up' - Calafiori's journey from big injury to Premier League How did Tuchel's England appointment happen so quickly and quietly? From heart op to England return - how Isiekwe fought back From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry? What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen? Why the short contract? How will he play? Tuchel's England move explained Eliminated England aren't fit enough - Hartley Tuchel - a sacrifice of principle or best man for England job? Vote now for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year All too familiar as England crumble when it matters most Is there a danger of F1 becoming the best rich drivers? Meet the nominees for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. Video Meet the nominees for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Harris 'Superman' touchdown leads best plays of NFL week six. Video Harris 'Superman' touchdown leads best plays of NFL week six 'I joked I'd give him £500 if he scored' - but did Trent experiment work? Shaw scores twice as Man City go top of WSL. Video Shaw scores twice as Man City go top of WSL Chepngetich breaks marathon world record. Video Chepngetich breaks marathon world record Are quadruple-winning Wigan now the greatest? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.