Reports in Italy suggested that the knee issue was not a serious one, and Arteta confirmed ahead of the trip to Newcastle that the defender was likely to miss a “few weeks”. There has been no firm update on Calafiori’s recovery, but Arsenal will hope to have him available again later this month.

Arsenal were dealt a huge injury scare in their Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening after Bukayo Saka was unable to complete the match. The England international

Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice asked to be subbed off against Chelsea, according to Mikel Arteta, as the Arsenal boss offered a bleak update on the pair.

Mikel Arteta said both Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice didn’t look very good after Arsenal’s draw at Chelsea, sparking injury concerns for both the Gunners and England. Arteta’s team were held to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in a game which didn’t lack effort or intensity,

Arsenal pair Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are facing a spell in the treatment room following the Gunners' 1-1 draw with London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.