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Arsenal star Noni Madueke spotted limping heavily at full-time after knee issue against Sporting CP
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Arsenal's Noni Madueke was seen limping heavily after a knee issue during the match against Sporting CP, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game against Manchester City. He was substituted in the 63rd minute, and tests later this week will assess the injury's severity.
Arsenal star Noni Madueke spotted limping heavily at full-time after knee issue against Sporting CP
Arsenal secured a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League last night following a goalless draw with Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners headed into the second-leg of their quarter-final tie following a 1-0 victory in Portugal last week, and manager Mikel Arteta will be delighted. However, the Arsenal boss could have a huge injury concern heading into the Premier League game against Manchester City on Sunday. The North Londoners could be without Noni Madueke after he was spotted limping heavily at full-time following a knee issue in the second-half.
The Arsenal star was taken off in the 63rd minute for Max Dowman after going down injured, and while he was in good spirits and did not look concerned about his knee after the game, he might have picked up a big injury. Tests and scans later this week will determine the severity of the knock, but Gunners fans would not be surprised if he is ruled out of the trip to the Etihad Stadium this weekend. Arsenal are desperate to return to winning ways in the league following the defeat to Bournemouth last Saturday, and they need their injured players back.
Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber missed the game last night and it remains to be seen whether anyone of them will be back for the potential title-decider against Man City. While Arsenal have kept eight clean sheets in 12 Champions League matches and conceded just five goals, the match on Sunday will be a truer test of their defensive capabilities. They have kept 27 clean sheets in all competitions and shutting out Man City will be huge.
The Gunners also have to be the better team in attack this weekend if they want to leave Manchester with all three points, and Arteta will hope Madueke is fit enough to feature.
Q&A
What injury did Noni Madueke sustain against Sporting CP?
Noni Madueke sustained a knee issue during the match against Sporting CP, which caused him to limp heavily after full-time.
Will Noni Madueke play against Manchester City this weekend?
It is uncertain if Noni Madueke will play against Manchester City, as tests and scans later this week will determine the severity of his knee injury.
How did Arsenal perform in the match against Sporting CP?
Arsenal secured a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League after a goalless draw with Sporting CP, having won the first leg 1-0.
