Arsenal's Francis Coquelin suffers injury blow

Arsenal's star midfielder Francis Coquelin is expected to be out for a lengthy spell after he suffered a knee ligament damage.

The 24-year-old endured the problem during the first-half of his side's 2-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.

It is now widely reported that the midfield enforcer could be out for at least 10 weeks following the incident.

The Gunners will also be without the services of club captain Mikel Arteta after he sustained yet another calf injury.

French compatriot Mathieu Flamini will now have to show more emphasis as he takes over the holding role at the Gunners in the coming months.