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Hugely worrying signs for Arsenal as Bukayo Saka has to be helped off by physio as he appears to suffer new injury setback in Bournemouth game

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  • Saka scored opener
  • Limped off late on
  • Arsenal play Man City next weekend
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Gunners star scored the opening goal in his side's comfortable win on the south coast but he gave Mikel Arteta a huge scare as he limped off late on. He needed to be replaced by Fabio Vieira, and required the help of the physio to get off the pitch after a clash with Milos Kerkez.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Saka had been an injury doubt prior to the game after suffering a problem against Tottenham in the north London derby last weekend, and Arsenal will again be holding their breath over his fitness. The Gunners face Lens in the Champions League this week before taking on Manchester City in the Premier League.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Saka has scored three goals in six league games this season, and has also registered two assists. His absence would be an immense blow to the Gunners.

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    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    Arsenal face Lens this week, so Saka may well be rested in a bid to have him available for City.