Arsenal have suffered a blow with the news that defender Gabriel Magalhaes will "be out for weeks" after picking up an injury on international duty with Brazil, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta.
Mikel Arteta has been dealt a devastating blow with confirmation that Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh while on international duty with Brazil.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted he felt a "pain in my tummy" after his side's 2–2 draw at Sunderland ended their remarkable run of ten straight wins and 881 minutes without conceding a goal.
Arsenal saw their winning run ended by Sunderland, while Chelsea claimed a convincing victory over Wolves in Saturday's Premier League action.
Mikel Arteta has described Granit Xhaka as "one of the signings of the season" ahead of Arsenal's reunion with their former midfielder when they face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal must remain grounded despite their stunning start to the season, as the Gunners continue to battle on multiple fronts at home and in Europe.