Arteta hopes Martinelli and Saka can return after the international break when Arsenal host Fulham on April 1. The Gunners are not in the FA Cup, meaning they have a clear weekend when players return from international duty before taking on Fulham midweek.

Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka is expected to return to action later this month having undergone surgery on a torn hamstring in December, according to The Athletic.The Gunners have been without the

Bukayo Saka is the next cab off the Arsenal rank in terms of injured players, and even though the visit of Chelsea comes too soon, he may be given the green light to return just after the international break.