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Arsenal get Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard injury update after double scare

Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were forced off with injuries during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds as Mikel Arteta learns the extent of their problems

[LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal consoles Martin Odegaard of Arsenal as he is substituted off during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on August 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)]

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were both forced off with injuries against Leeds(Image: Julian Finney, Getty Images)

Arsenal have received a significant boost after it was revealed that the injuries sustained by Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard in their 5-0 win over Leeds are not as severe as initially feared.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta expressed concern post-match that Saka's hamstring issue could be "significant", with the winger having missed nearly four months of action last season due to a similar injury.

Club captain Odegaard, on the other hand, suffered a shoulder problem after an awkward fall. Both players have now had scans and early reports from the Times suggest neither player will face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

However, it remains uncertain whether Saka or Odegaard will be fit for Arsenal's clash with Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday.

"I haven't spoken to the doctor yet but for Bukayo to come off, it's significant," Arteta said when asked about the pair.

[LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is treated for an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on August 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)]

Bukayo Saka missed nearly four months last season(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA, Getty Images)

"He felt something while he was sprinting. That's never a good sign. We'll have to wait tomorrow. But he's had these injuries before. He knows exactly the feeling of that. So let's wait. [For] Martin [it is] something in his shoulder. Two negatives of the day."

Arsenal were already without Kai Havertz, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus and Christian Norgaard against Leeds due to injury, but braces from Viktor Gyokeres and Jurrien Timber and a strike from Saka secured them a commanding victory.

"It's exactly how we wanted to start the first game, we won in a really convincing way," Arteta said. "You could sense something, especially in the atmosphere before the match.

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"I think we have to be very proud of the way we played, the way we dominated the game, not conceding any shots almost, and the clean sheet. On top of that, a lot of good moments.

"Viktor scoring his first two goals for the club, I'm thrilled and delighted for Jurrien after that long time after injuring his ankle and the hours that he's put in with all the physios and the medical department to score two goals at Emirates Stadium, very special.

"[Cristhian] Mosquera making his debut as well for the club, and then one of the highlights, without any question of a doubt, Max [Dowman] coming in at 15 and making his debut and winning a penalty. So very proud."

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