Arsenal, one of the title contenders this season with only six points behind the League topper Liverpool received a big blow. The team’s one of the key men in the upfront Bukayo Saka is likely to be out of the pitch for more than two months! 

The 23-year-old winger went off in the first half of Arsenal's 5-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on 21st December following a hamstring injury and left the stadium on crutches.

Saka has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists in 24 games this season for the Gunners, in all competitions.

The team’s manager Mickel Arteta confirmed the timeline for the England international's recovery. “He had a procedure. Everything went well, but unfortunately, he will be out for many, many weeks.

I said many weeks, so I think it will be more than two months. I don't know exactly how much longer, “explained the coach.

Arsenal, though, have been handed a welcome fitness boost over Raheem Sterling, with the forward expected to return quicker than expected.

Arsenal, who are six points behind leaders Liverpool in the table, are next in action on New Year's Day when they visit Brentford.