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Arsenal Forward Set to Miss Manchester City Clash Due to Injury, Confirms Mikel Arteta
- Arsenal face significant injury concerns ahead of Sunday's pivotal Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with the Gunners sweating on the fitness of multiple key players.
- During Tuesday's Champions League draw, Noni Madueke was forced off with a knee problem, joining Bukayo Saka, who remains sidelined with a manageable Achilles issue that has plagued him for several weeks.
- Fitness struggles have also sidelined Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori, forcing Manager Mikel Arteta to carefully manage squad availability ahead of the weekend clash.
- Experts describe tendon issues as "common and manageable," advising daily monitoring of load and response, while Arteta said the progression is "hopefully going to be a matter of days and not weeks."
- Despite recent Carabao Cup and FA Cup exits, the Gunners remain in contention for a European and domestic double, making a result against City vital to keep those hopes alive.
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