Arsenal blow as Noni Madueke is ruled out for two months with knee injury

"Arsenal have been dealt another significant injury blow with Noni Madueke expected to be sidelined for up to two months after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City. The 23-year-old England international was forced off at half-time at the Emirates Stadium, having played through discomfort during the first half. Mikel Arteta said Madueke had an issue very early in the match and he wasn't well enough to continue before being replaced by Bukayo Saka."

"Scans conducted on Monday are understood to have confirmed the injury is serious enough to keep him out of action until late November. Madueke joins a growing list of absentees at Arsenal, with Kai Havertz recovering from knee surgery and Martin degaard having missed the game against City because of a shoulder problem. Saka made his return from a three-week layoff caused by a hamstring injury, with Madueke having stood in for him on the right flank during his absence."

Noni Madueke is expected to be sidelined for up to two months after sustaining a knee injury in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester City. The 23-year-old England international was forced off at half-time after playing through discomfort during the first half. Mikel Arteta said Madueke had an issue very early in the match and was not well enough to continue, with Bukayo Saka replacing him. Scans conducted on Monday confirmed the injury will likely keep him out until late November. Madueke joins absentees Kai Havertz, recovering from knee surgery, and Martin degaard, who missed the City game with a shoulder problem. Arteta is expected to confirm the absence ahead of the Carabao Cup tie with Port Vale.

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