Arsenal hopeful Bukayo Saka just has bruising of the knee after he was taken off against Leeds

Arsenal are hopeful Bukayo Saka has escaped with just bruising to his knee after being forced off injured against Leeds.

Saka came on as a second-half substitute at Elland Road but was forced off in injury time after taking a painful blow to his right knee in a challenge with Ezgjan Alioski.

The England starlet initially tried to play through the pain but eventually had to be replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Arsenal are hopeful 19-year-old Bukayo Saka has escaped with just bruising to his knee 

Saka came on as a second-half substitute at Elland Road but was forced off in injury time

Arsenal’s medical team have been assessing Saka who has been left out of Mikel Arteta’s squad for their Europa League tie against Molde in Norway tomorrow.

Arsenal face Wolves on their return to Premier League action on Sunday and though that may also come too soon for Saka though the Gunners are optimistic he will avoid a lengthy lay off.

Willian has also been left behind while Arsenal continue to monitor the calf injury that led to his half-time withdrawal against Leeds.

Arsenal have one foot in the knockout stages after winning their opening three games and Arteta has bolstered his squad with a number of youngsters as they attempt to secure their progress.

the Gunners are optimistic their star teenager  will avoid a lengthy spell on the sidelines 

Willian has also been left behind while Arsenal continue to monitor the calf injury from Sunday

Highly-rated duo, striker Folarin Balogun, who Arsenal have reopened contract talks with, and attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe have both travelled.

Teenage talents Miguel Azeez and Ben Cottrell could make their Arsenal debuts after making the trip to Norway.

Meanwhile Nicolas Pepe, sent off for headbutting Alioski against Leeds, is also part of Arteta’s squad for the Group B clash against Molde.