Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a positive injury update on Noni Madueke, saying the winger won’t be out for as long as expected.

Speaking in his press conference on Friday, Arteta discussed the recent Arsenal injuries that saw a few big-name players sit out the recent international break.

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On top of that, the Spanish tactician addressed the situation with Madueke, who did play for England but who had to go off with what looked like a bad problem.

Still, as quoted by the Evening Standard, Arteta now says it looks like it will only be a minor issue for Madueke, with the Gunners boss describing it as “really good news”.

Mikel Arteta on Noni Madueke injury

“It looked really bad. Noni was really worried, especially after what happened in his other knee a few weeks out and he was out for six weeks. But no, it’s nowhere near that injury. That was really good news,” Arteta said.

Madueke suffered an injury earlier this season but has mostly had a decent first campaign since his summer transfer window move from Chelsea.

The 24-year-old should now...