Bukayo Saka injury update: Why is Arsenal star not playing vs. Leeds? Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY January 31, 2026 at 8:28 PM 0 Bukayo Saka injury update: Why is Arsenal star not playing vs. Leeds? Arsenal will face a difficult match against Leeds without the services of star winger Bukayo Saka. Saka was named in the starting lineup at Elland Road, but was a late scratch after suffering an injury during warmups. The 24yearold was replaced in the lineup by Noni Madueke. 🚨 Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka following an injury in the warmup.
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Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY January 31, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Bukayo Saka injury update: Why is Arsenal star not playing vs. Leeds?
Arsenal will face a difficult match against Leeds without the services of star winger Bukayo Saka.
Saka was named in the starting lineup at Elland Road, but was a late scratch after suffering an injury during warm-ups.
The 24-year-old was replaced in the lineup by Noni Madueke.
🚨 Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka following an injury in the warm-up.Gabriel takes the captain's armband, with Christian Norgaard now amongst the substitutes. https://t.co/xAJhTaCHcI
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 31, 2026
The Gunners went into the game leading Manchester City and Aston Villa by four points atop the Premier League table after three straight winless league matches.
Frustrating draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest were followed by a demoralizing 3-2 defeat at Manchester United last weekend.
Expected to play a big role in England's World Cup campaign this summer, Saka has four goals in 21 Premier League games for Arsenal this campaign.
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