Huge Arsenal blow as Bukayo Saka forced off injured in Crystal Palace clash just days before hectic festive period
Huge Arsenal blow as Bukayo Saka forced off injured in Crystal Palace clash just days before hectic festive period
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Sponsored by. ARSENAL suffered a huge blow as Bukayo Saka limped off injured against Crystal Palace. The winger started Saturday's clash at Selhurst Park and helped his side race into the lead with a sixth-minute assist for Gabriel Jesus. But Saka pulled up midway through the first half clutching his leg.
![[Bukayo Saka was forced off injured during Arsenal's game at Crystal Palace]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bukayo-saka-arsenal-reacts-receives-959018674.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The England star had attempted to swing in a cross from the right wing with Arsenal leading 2-1. And he immediately fell to the ground with a pained expression on his face. Medics rushed to Saka's side as he struggled to move. He eventually made his way off the field for treatment.
![[The ace looked distressed as he went down clutching his leg]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bukayo-saka-arsenal-reacts-picking-959019582.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But Saka was unable to recover from the knock. And he required assistance as he limped down the touchline before making his way into the tunnel. Saka ended up being replaced by Belgian star Leandro Trossard. It now remains to be seen how serious his setback is, with Arsenal facing Ipswich, Brentford and Brighton over the festive period.
![[Arsenal be sweating over Saka's fitness ahead of a tough Christmas run]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/general-view-bukayo-saka-arsenal-959019080.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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