Arsenal winger Saka out for 'many weeks' - Arteta

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

The England attacker was forced disconnected during Saturday's 5-1 triumph against Crystal Palace and near Selhurst Park connected crutches.

Saka, 23, has scored 9 goals and provided 13 assists crossed 24 games successful each competitions this season.

"It's not looking good," said Arteta. "He's going to beryllium retired for galore weeks.

"It's a immense rustle but it's going to beryllium a large workout for america to flooded different challenge."

Asked whether Saka had "torn" thing successful his hamstring, Arteta replied: "Yes. Probably location are ways to forestall the injury.

"There are a batch of factors. We are looking astatine everything and what we tin do differently."

Arteta added Saka was "gutted" and "really emotional" aft discovering the severity of his injury.

The Spanish coach besides confirmed that Raheem Sterling is group for a spell connected the sidelines aft sustaining a knee injury.

The Gunners adjacent look Ipswich astatine Emirates Stadium successful the convention connected 27 December (20:15 GMT kick-off).