Bukayo Saka limped off Arsenal’s game at Crystal Palace after appearing to injure his right hamstring.
The England international lasted just 24 minutes at Selhurst Park before having to leave and be replaced by Leandro Trossard.
Saka suffered the injury in the act of crossing from the right wing as Arsenal looked to score a third goal in a frenetic opening. He immediately raised his hand to signal to the bench that all was not well and then grabbed the back of his right leg. He left after treatment.
Bukayo Saka retires after 24 minutes due to a muscle injury 😳#CRYARS pic.twitter.com/QEJH6ci1jL
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 21, 2024
Saka helped Arsenal take the lead when his cross was converted at the far post by Gabriel Jesus.
Ismaila Sarr equalized after 11 minutes but Arsenal regained their lead almost immediately when Jesus, who scored a hat-trick against Palace in the EFL Cup in midweek, scored again from a partially cleared corner.
Jean-Philippe Mateta should have made it 2-2, but his shot was blocked by David Raya after careless play by William Saliba.
