Mikel Arteta provided an update on Bukayo Saka's condition as the injured Arsenal star left Selhurst Park on crutches.

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The English winger was forced to leave the pitch in the 23rd minute of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace after he picked up a muscle injury. While the Gunners completed a 5-1 rout of the Eagles riding on Gabriel Jesus' brace, Saka's injury came as a major blow to the team. The star was also spotted leaving Selhurst Park on crutches after the match.

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While interacting with the media, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided a concerning update on the player's condition while admitting that the entire team was worried. The club have a hectic schedule in front of them as they take on Ipswich Town, Brentford and Brighton between December 27 and January 4 in the Premier League.

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

Speaking to reporters, the Spanish coach said: "He felt something in his hamstring. He couldn’t continue. He will have to be assessed. Pretty worried about that one."

It's Saka's third hamstring injury of the season. Arteta added: "I’m not sure if it’s exactly the same one [that he did earlier this season]. It’s in the same leg. He had the third minor injury – I don’t know how big this is going to be. But he already had two.”

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The north London outfit will hope that the 23-year-old star's injury isn't too serious and that he can return to action soon. The Gunners face the Tractor Boys on December 27.