Jamie Carragher's Arsenal theory will be put to test after nightmare injury setback

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Despite some fans protesting his transfer from Chelsea, Madueke quickly proved himself as the team's top attacker before an unfortunate injury abruptly halted his impressive start.

The England winger managed to win over the hearts of his new club's supporters, including those who initially objected to Arsenal signing more players from rivals Chelsea, with his thrilling performances.

His expected assists tally of just 0.73 suggests more of a lack of understanding with Viktor Gyokeres and his other new Arsenal colleagues than a lack of effort.

Therefore, the news that Madueke will be out for approximately two months with a knee injury is a clear setback for Mikel Arteta.

Madueke was taken off at half-time during the 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the weekend, with Saka coming on, and Arteta had to justify the decision post-match, given the surprise among fans.

The Gunners' gaffer, Mikel Arteta, is now faced with the task of reshuffling his team.

Saka is back in action, but Arteta was without the services of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard against City.

He chose to field Madueke and Leandro Trossard on Sunday, with Saka, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri making appearances from the bench.

Martinelli, having scored in two consecutive games coming off the bench, is undoubtedly pushing for a starting position.

Noni Madueke is reportedly set to miss around two months with a knee injury

Not everyone shares this sentiment, but Arteta now has to prove he can steer the ship through the next few months without Madueke