Arsenal Supporters Given A Shocker As Their Star Player Suffers An Injury, Sideline Duration Revealed

Bashir Juma September 23, 2025 2 min read

Arsenal and England winger Noni Madueke is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday’s clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Renowned football journalist David Ornstein revealed that the 23-year-old is expected to be out for approximately two months.

Madueke picked up the problem in the first half of the game, raising immediate concerns over the possibility of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage—a serious injury that often keeps players out for most of a season.

However, scans have reportedly ruled out such a long-term issue, with initial assessments suggesting a less severe, though still significant, knee problem.

The news will come as a blow to Arsenal, who have been relying on Madueke’s pace, creativity, and direct attacking threat as they push for the the Premier League tittle.

His absence will reduce manager Mikel Arteta’s options in the wide areas, particularly at a time when squad depth is being tested by injuries and a congested fixture list.

For Madueke personally, the setback halts what had been a promising start to the season.

The winger had been showing flashes of his quality and was beginning to stake a stronger claim for a regular starting spot.

While Arsenal fans will be relieved that the injury is not an ACL tear, the two-month layoff underscores the club’s continued struggles with player fitness.