Madueke forced off injured in untimely blow days before Man City showdown

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Arsenal are currently in action against Sporting CP in the Champions League and take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday

Mikel Arteta has been handed a fresh injury concern after Noni Madueke appeared to suffer a knee injury during the second half of Arsenal's clash against Sporting CP. Madueke went down requiring treatment midway through the second-half before it soon became clear he couldn’t continue.

Madueke was caught by the TV cameras limping off the pitch while being assisted by members of the Arsenal medical team. The winger was replaced by Max Dowman.

And with a top-of-the-table clash against Manchester City coming up at the weekend, the last thing Mikel Arteta needed was another injury to contend with. Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are yet to feature since the international break.

And when asked for an update on the pair ahead of the game against Sporting, Arteta said: "Maybe one of them, let's see." On Saka’s injury, the Gunners boss added: "It was something that he was carrying for a while. It was an Achilles issue."

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