Mikel Arteta Reveals Bukayo Saka Battled Through Illness After Starring in Lille Victory

The 25-year-old had started all but one of Arsenal' s games across all competitions this season, but was named on the bench for the Champions League clash before coming on to make an immediate impact. "I'm very happy and welcome. He wasn't feeling that good yesterday and today because he had a sort of illness," Arteta explained. "He wasn't ready to start, but he really was keen to contribute to the team if it was needed.