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Football latest: Arteta says Saka to miss 'many weeks' with injury

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss "many weeks" with a hamstring injury.

The England attacker was forced off during Saturday's 5-1 win against Crystal Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches.

Saka, 23, has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists across 24 games in all competitions this season.

"It's not looking good," said Arteta. "He's going to be out for many weeks.

"It's a huge blow but it's going to be a big exercise for us to overcome another challenge."

Asked whether Saka had "torn" something in his hamstring, Arteta replied: "Yes.