Noni Madueke injury latest as Arsenal handed update ahead of Man City showdown

Noni Madueke injury latest as Arsenal handed update ahead of Man City showdownNoni Madueke was forced off in the second half of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting LisbonCommentsSportMark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer18:34, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNoni Madueke handed Arsenal an injury scare this week(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal have reportedly received positive news regarding Noni Madueke's fitness ahead of their crucial Premier League title clash with Manchester City.‌The Gunners will travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on City in Sunday afternoon's Premier League match, as they aim to move closer to clinching their first league title 22 years.‌Madueke became a fitness doubt for Arsenal after their goalless stalemate with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, which proved enough for the Gunners to progress 1-0 on aggregate and secure their place in the competition's semi-final.‌The England international was named in the starting XI at the Emirates Stadium, but was replaced in the 63rd minute with what appeared to be an injury concern.Now, there has been a fresh development regarding Madueke's availability ahead of the trip to face Manchester City. The Sun have reported that Arsenal remain hopeful that Madueke will be fit to play against Pep Guardiola's side this weekend.READ MORE: Ethan Nwaneri failing to make Marseille inroads despite unique Arsenal transfer clauseREAD MORE: Thierry Henry fires warning to Mikel Arteta after what happened in Arsenal press conferenceThe report suggests that, while Madueke is set to undergo additional tests on the problem which forced his withdrawal against Sporting, Arsenal are confident that the forward has escaped a serious injury, with a dead leg being suggested as the cause for the substitution in Wednesday's draw.‌Arteta offered an update on Madueke's condition following the match with Sporting. "I don't k...