Overview

• Madueke was substituted at half-time of the 1-1 draw against Manchester City after feeling knee pain early in the match.
• Arteta told reporters the injury "doesn't look too bad" and that the player will be rescanned next week, with an initial expectation of a few weeks out.
• Multiple outlets report initial tests indicate no ACL damage and suggest a likely six-to-eight week absence.
• Based on those projections, he is expected to miss Premier League games including Newcastle and West Ham and Champions League ties against Olympiacos and Atletico Madrid, as well as England fixtures.
• The setback adds to Arsenal’s injury list that includes Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Ødegaard, with Bukayo Saka recently returning from a hamstring issue.