Arsenal in Uncertain Waters as Saka’s Injury Looms Over Leeds Clash

Saka Injury Update

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he remains unsure about the nature of Bukayo Saka's injury after the star was forced to withdraw from warmups ahead of today's Saturday match against Leeds United in Week 24 of the Premier League.

Saka was named in the starting lineup but felt pain during the warmups, clutching his thigh before heading to the locker room. The game began with Noni Madueke starting in his place, while Kristian Norgaard was among the substitutes.

After Arsenal's 4-0 victory over Leeds, Arteta described Saka's injury as a "minor nuisance," though he admitted the situation remained unclear.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he added: "He felt a slight nuisance and wasn’t comfortable starting, so we made the decision immediately. We will need to carry out some tests tomorrow to determine his condition."

Arsenal pushed their lead to 53 points at the top, seven clear of Manchester City, who face a tough Sunday clash with Tottenham.

Bonus punchline 1: If injuries had a transfer window, Saka would still be negotiating his comeback while the rest of us negotiate whether to press snooze once or twice. Bonus punchline 2: Arsenal leading the league by seven points is basically football math: even our calendar can’t find a day off for City.