Liverpool handed injury boost as key Arsenal player will miss October clash

Liverpool have been handed an injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal next month, with Bukayo Saka ruled out of the game.

Saka is Arsenal's leading scorer this season with four goals in all competitions, but he suffered a knock in the Gunners' 3-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.

The England international underwent a scan on Sunday which confirmed the extent of the injury, and he is now expected to be out for up to four weeks.

That means he will miss Arsenal's trip to Anfield on October 9, a game that could have a big say in the title race.

Liverpool are currently top of the Premier League, two points ahead of Arsenal who have a game in hand.

Jurgen Klopp's side will be confident of extending their lead at the top of the table in Saka's absence, especially as they have a good record against Arsenal at Anfield.

In the last five meetings between the two sides at Liverpool's home ground, the Reds have won three and drawn two.

Saka's absence will be a blow to Arsenal, but they will still be confident of getting a result at Anfield.

The Gunners have a strong squad and they have shown this season that they can compete with the best teams in the league.

It will be a fascinating game and one that could have a big say in the title race.