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Madueke Facing Knee Scan After Injury Against Man City

Madueke Set for Key Assessment

Arsenal’s concerns deepened after Noni Madueke was forced off at half-time during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. The winger was seen holding his right knee towards the end of the first half and was replaced by Bukayo Saka at the break.

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Madueke is undergoing scans on Monday, with the results expected to be shared in Mikel Arteta’s Tuesday press conference. “He is being assessed and will have his right knee scanned,” Arsenal confirmed after the match, leaving supporters waiting anxiously for clarity on the extent of the injury.

Important Role in Arsenal’s Attack

Since arriving from Chelsea in the summer, the 23-year-old has quickly become a key part of Arsenal’s frontline. His form has been particularly vital during Saka’s recent absence with a hamstring problem, contributing goals and energy from the flanks.

Madueke also impressed on the international stage earlier this month, scoring his first senior goal for England in the 5-0 win over Serbia. His progress has been one of Arsenal’s brighter stories in a campaign already disrupted by fitness setbacks.

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Injury Concerns Mount for Arteta

Arteta’s side have endured a tough run with injuries. Kai Havertz underwent knee surgery last month, Martin Odegaard has aggravated a shoulder problem and William Saliba only recently returned from an ankle issue. Saka has just regained full fitness, adding to the sense that Arsenal need stability ahead of a demanding winter schedule.

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Changes Expected for Cup Clash

Arsenal travel to Port Vale for their Carabao Cup third-round tie on Wednesday, a fixture likely to see rotation. Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are expected to feature, while summer signings Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Piero Hincapie could be handed starts as Arteta manages his squad carefully.

For Arsenal fans, the hope will be that Madueke’s scan confirms no serious damage and that he can resume his strong start to life in North London without a lengthy layoff.