Arsenal dealt Bukayo Saka injury scare after horror tackle as Mikel Arteta faces new PSG problem

Mikel Arteta was given the fright of his life when Bukayo Saka went down holding his ankle during Arsenal's clash against Ipswich Town. The 23-year-old winger, who has recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, .

Shortly after Gabriel Martinelli had doubled the Gunners' lead, . The 25-year-old defender dived into the back of Saka, planting his studs on the England international's ankle.

Chris Kavanagh issued Davies a red card, and he was sent off. Darren England, the Video Assistant Referee, and his assistant, Steven Meredith, at Stockley Park, .

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The Ipswich defender was adjudged to have 'endangered the safety of an opponent'. Fortunately for Saka, who required some medical attention before climbing to his feet, , and he soldiered on.

Saka was eventually replaced by Ethan Nwaneri shortly before the hour mark. Once he had taken his seat on the bench, a member of the Arsenal backroom staff was spotted strapping his ankle with ice.

With Arsenal set to lock horns with Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal at the end of the month, . The Gunners already have a few players out for the clash, so the Spaniard will be desperate to keep Saka fit.

The winger has hit the ground running since making his return from the sidelines, proving exactly why he deserves a new contract. Saka, who has two years left on his deal, .

Speaking to reporters earlier this month, he claimed that he's 'really happy' at the Emirates Stadium and there's 'no rush' to jump to conclusions over his future. He said: "For me, I want to win and I want to win wearing this badge.

"I think it is pretty clear - the fans know how much I love them and you saw when I came on on Tuesday. I think they love me back, so it is a good relationship. I am really happy to be here and I'm just focused on winning.

"I don't think anyone is really in a rush. I have got two years left on my contract so it is pretty relaxed. Everyone knows my thoughts and I've let you guys know as well, so I don't think there's any rush really."

When asked about Saka's comments, Arteta showered him with praise. The Arsenal boss said: "So humble, so simple, very committed to the club, obviously has very deep roots connected to this football club - and with a lot of other people here.

"So I'm very glad to hear that he wants to stay with us and win with us. He gives us a level of threat, connection and unpredictability that probably no other player at the moment can provide, especially with the connection that he's already built in and around the team.

"And he has the power to lift the stadium, which is something incredible, because shifting the energy in the stadium is something really difficult to do.

"A player who is able to do that, that's a great addition, a great quality to have..."