In the warm up Bukayo Saka went down with an injury for Arsenal ahead of their game at Leeds on Saturday and he had to be omitted.
This could be a big problem for Mikel Arteta given Saka’s talismanic status for the Gunners. But his side did him proud as he watched on, as they ran out 4-0 winners at Leeds.
What happened?
A video taken from the ground showed Saka not looking comfortable as he left the warm up with a physio and walked down the tunnel. Saka was replaced in the lineup by Noni Madueke who started on the right wing for Arsenal instead, with Cristian Norgaard added to the bench.
Madueke was superb in Saka’s absence but not losing Bukayo Saka for any stretch of time would be a big blow for Arsenal’s title hopes.
Bukayo Saka injury news, latest update
Here is the latest update on Bukayo Saka’s injury from Mikel Arteta after the game.
“We don’t know yet. He had a little niggle in the warm up and was uncomfortable to start the game so we had to make that change straight away with Noni [Madueke],” Arteta said.
BREAKING: Bukayo Saka has picked up an injury in the warm-up before Arsenal's clash against Leeds United 🚨
Noni Madueke has replaced him in the starting lineup. pic.twitter.com/IBSMGsXL48
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 31, 2026