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Mikel Arteta out with hamstring injury

There was more bad news for Wenger’s men following the draw with Anderlecht as captain Arteta has picked up a hamstring problem and could face a spell on the sidelines.

The Spaniard opened the scoring on Tuesday from the penalty spot and the skipper will be missed if he does face some time out.

“He’s done a hamstring. I don’t know what is wrong or how long he will be out for,” Wenger was quoted by Inside Futbol.