Manchester City Superstar Ruled Out of Arsenal Clash With 8-week Injury

According to a report by Football London on Monday October 19, 2026, Manchester City have suffered a significant injury setback after Antoine Semenyo was ruled out for approximately eight weeks with a knee problem, forcing him to miss several important fixtures, including the Premier League meeting against Arsenal.

The winger had enjoyed an impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign, contributing five goals and assists across his first six starts. However, his progress has been interrupted after sustaining the injury during City’s recent match against Ipswich Town.

Semenyo picked up the problem after coming on as a substitute, leaving manager Enzo Maresca concerned about the severity of the situation. Initial fears suggested the injury could be worse than the subsequent medical assessment revealed.

Speaking after the scan, Maresca explained: “In the first moment, we expected a worst injury. After yesterday’s scan, we will feel better. It will be eight weeks, so when he is back in December, it will be like a new player.”

The City manager also expressed disappointment at losing another player during a demanding period of the season, acknowledging that Semenyo’s absence would affect the team’s attacking options.

The injury means Semenyo is expected to miss Manchester City’s Premier League encounter against Arsenal on November 29. His absence could provide the Gunners with an advantage when the two title contenders meet.

The Ghanaian international is also likely to miss league matches against Aston Villa, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Leeds United, Brentford and Chelsea, depending on his recovery timeline.

City will additionally be without the winger for their League Cup meeting with Brighton and several Champions League fixtures against AEK Athens, RB Leipzig, Napoli and Barcelona.

Missing such an important run of matches represents a considerable setback for Semenyo, who had become an influential figure in City’s attack through his early-season performances.

Although Maresca expects the winger to return in December, his precise comeback date will depend on his rehabilitation and recovery. Manchester City will hope he regains full fitness quickly as they prepare for a crucial stretch of domestic and European football.

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