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Mikel Arteta faced with major injury concern ahead of Arsenal's trip to Anfield after Bukayo Saka is forced off due to injury during Gunners' clash with Leeds
Aug 23 2025 18:38 · By Tamara Prenn
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Bukayo Saka left the pitch with an injury in the 53rd minute during Arsenal 's clash with Leeds on Saturday afternoon, leaving Mikel Arteta with a looming concern ahead of his side's trip to Anfield next weekend.
Saka went down moments after the hosts scored their third goal against the visitors, courtesy of blockbuster summer signing Viktor Gyokeres.
The England international pulled up on the pitch and was briefly attended to by medical staff, before signaling to his manager that he would need to be replaced.
Before exiting the field, Saka had scored Arsenal's second, with the Gunners in cruise control thanks to a 4-0 lead in the second-half at the Emirates.
More to follow.
There were worrying scenes at the Emirates as Bukayo Saka was substituted due to injury
