"I thought we needed something else and Noni has been contributing and being a real threat so I decided to make the change. I'm not surprised at all because that's his biggest quality. He's very brave at doing that and he's a real threat so to have a player with that ability when we need him and to step in in the manner that he did, big credit to him."
"Saka is expected to be fit and feature against Everton this weekend, as the Gunners look to continue their quest for Premier League glory this season. Despite holding a healthy seven-point lead over Manchester City, the Sky Blues do have a game in hand over the league leaders, but for Arsenal, it's full focus on themselves with only eight games left to go."
Bukayo Saka was withdrawn from Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the second half, replaced by Noni Madueke. Manager Mikel Arteta explained the tactical change was made to introduce a different attacking threat while Arsenal trailed by a goal. Despite initial concerns about a potential injury, Saka was confirmed fit after the match. Arteta praised Madueke's contribution and bravery in attack. Saka is expected to return for Arsenal's upcoming Premier League fixture against Everton as the team pursues their quadruple ambitions while maintaining a seven-point lead over Manchester City with eight games remaining.
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