Bukayo Saka limped out of Arsenal’s game at Crystal Palace after appearing to strain his right hamstring.
The England international played just 24 minutes at Selhurst Park before being forced off and replaced by Leandro Trossard.
Saka sustained the injury from a cross from the right as Arsenal tried to score a third goal in a frantic opening period. He immediately raised his hand in the air to signal to the bench that all was not well, and then clutched the back of his right leg. He left after treatment.
Bukayo Saka is out after 24 minutes due to a muscle injury 😳#CRYARS pic.twitter.com/QEJH6ci1jL
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 21, 2024
Saka gave Arsenal the lead when his cross was converted by Gabriel Jesus at the far post.
Ismaila Sarr equalized after 11 minutes but Arsenal restored the lead almost immediately when Jesus, who scored a hat-trick against Palace in the EFL Cup in midweek, netted again from a partially cleared corner.
Jean-Philippe Mateta should have made it 2-2 but his shot was blocked by David Raya after William Saliba’s careless play.
