Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta don confirm say winger Noni Madueke come out for halftime against Manchester City because of injury. The Gunners manage 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola side for Emirates, but the big gist na the fitness of Madueke wey don dey shine since season start.
Arteta talk after match say: “No, e no be tactical. He get issue very early for the match and e no fit continue pass first half.”
Arsenal Injury List Dey Long
Bukayo Saka replace Madueke for second half – him comeback na big boost after him own injury wahala last season.
But Madueke don already miss three of Arsenal first six matches for 2025-26. Captain Martin Odegaard still dey struggle with shoulder issue, while defender William Saliba just return after injury wey keep am out since August 31 against Liverpool.
Arteta headache dey plenty – injuries dey scatter him plans, even though the season still fresh. Many Arsenal fans dey para say team fit lose steam early if key players no dey available.
Arsenal Squad Depth Fit Handle Am?
With Saka back, Arsenal still get serious firepower upfront, but Arteta go need manage him minutes well. Kai Havertz still dey out with knee injury, but summer signing Viktor Gyokeres dey carry the striker load. For backline, Arteta still get Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White and Piero Hincapie as options if Saliba no dey 100% fit.
Eberechi Eze fit play multiple roles for attack, and the squad get enough balance to survive. But the truth be say, without Madueke pace and trickery, Arsenal attack no dey as sharp.
TPB Final Yarn
Na early days, but injury shadow don dey follow Arsenal waka. If Arteta fit balance squad rotation and avoid further setbacks, Gunners still fit push Liverpool and Man City for top. But make we no lie – Madueke fitness go be key if Arsenal wan chase silverware this season.
