Madueke undergoing knee scans amid fears Arsenal star suffered significant injury

NONI MADUEKE is undergoing scans today to determine the severity of a knee issue picked up against Manchester City.

The Gunners winger was forced off at half-time in the 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Sunday, replaced by Bukayo Saka – who has only just returned from a hamstring strain.

4 Noni Madueke was in action for Arsenal against Man City on Sunday. Credit: Getty

4 Madueke, 23, appeared to clutch his knee before half time Credit: https://x.com/OssamaFPL

4 The winger appeared to try to shake off the issue Credit: https://x.com/OssamaFPL

It was initially believed to be a tactical switch, but Mikel Arteta said post-match he was struggling with “an issue” – now confirmed to be his right knee.

Boss Arteta said: "He had an issue very early in the match and he wasn't well enough to continue."

Fears rose as a clip of the England international reaching for his knee shortly before half-time emerged on social media.

Madueke joined Arsenal from Chelsea in a £52million summer transfer.

The Gunners new boy has started four of his side's opening five Premier League matches, but is yet to register a goal or an assist.

He did excel for the Three Lions during the most recent international break.

Thomas Tuchel started Madueke in qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, with the Barnet-born ace scoring in the 5-0 demolition of the latter .

Arsenal boss Arteta has already had to contend with several injuries so far this season.

Saka, 24, was making his return on Sunday after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

Skipper Martin Odegaard has been suffering with a persistent shoulder issue.

While Kai Havertz required knee surgery last month.

Gabriel Jesus remains a long-term absentee.

4 Martin Odegaard has suffered with a persistent shoulder issue Credit: Alamy