Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka will only be sidelined for a "couple of weeks" -- but admitted it is a "big concern" that the England star has suffered two hamstring injuries in eight months.

Saka was withdrawn in the second half of Arsenal 's win against Leeds at the Emirates last weekend, and he will be absent for his side's trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

However, the injury is not as bad as first feared and it is anticipated that the 23-year-old could be in a position to return to action next month.

Saka missed 3 ½ months of last season following surgery on his right hamstring in December. He returned in April and played 13 times before picking up another hamstring issue, albeit in his left leg, in just his second appearance of the new campaign.

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