Overview

• Bukayo Saka suffered a torn hamstring during Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday and is expected to be out for "many weeks," with reports suggesting he could return by March.
• Saka's absence comes during a crucial period for Arsenal, with nine matches scheduled in January across the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Champions League.
• The injury compounds Arsenal's challenges this season, as they already face a six-point deficit to league leaders Liverpool and have dealt with other key player injuries, including Martin Odegaard earlier in the season.
• Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of losing Saka but emphasized the opportunity to adapt tactically and utilize the squad's depth during this period.
• Saka, who has been pivotal with nine goals and 12 assists this season, is experiencing his first major career injury and is expected to play a key off-field role in supporting the team during his recovery.