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Arsenal's injury woes deepen as Saka limps off with thigh issue

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April 11, 2021 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury [ REUTERS]

Arsenal's hopes of reaching the Europa League semi-finals suffered another blow after winger Bukayo Saka suffered a thigh issue against Sheffield United, adding to manager Mikel Arteta's selection problems ahead of Thursday's trip to Slavia Prague.

Saka limped off in the 69th minute of Sunday's 3-0 Premier League win and Arteta said the England international's fitness would be assessed in the coming days.

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