Arsenal suffer major injury blow with star out for eight weeks

Arsenal have suffered a major blow with Bukayo Saka likely to be sidelined for eight weeks with a quadriceps injury.

The England international has had a fine start to the season with the Gunners, but he may not feature for the club again until late December.

Saka picked up a quadriceps injury in the opening 10 minutes of the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich in midweek.

He was walking gingerly off the field, and reports claim that he could now be sidelined for up to eight weeks after the unfortunate setback.

BBC Sport cite that the winger is expected to see a specialist in the near future, but things are not looking bright for him at the moment.

In Saka's absence, Noni Madueke looks set for an extended role as a starter on the right wing, while Max Dowman should get more minutes too.

Madueke has been superb for Arsenal since the international break with key goal contributions, and he is now crucial for the club in the title race.

Arsenal are currently three points behind league leaders Manchester City after seven games played. They host Everton tomorrow.