Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka can tilt the balance of power in Arsenal’s favour in Tuesday’s “beautiful” Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. 

Saka, 23, is in contention to feature against Real in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium after making two substitute appearances since returning from three months on the sidelines. He hasn’t appeared in Arsenal’s starting line-up since December 21 at Crystal Palace, but showed he has shaken off the rust by scoring in his first game back against Fulham last week and impressing in Saturday’s draw at Everton.