Arsenal star smith-rowe out until Christmas in huge injury blow

Arsenal star emile Smith-rowe ruled out at least two months and might not play again until Christmas - after surgery on groin injury... dealing a blow to mikel arteta ahead of packed fixture schedules.

Emile Smith-Rowe could be sidelined until the new year after the arsenal attacker underwent surgery on his groin.

The 22 year old has been plagued by injury and illness for much of this year hampering his progress and playing oppotunities.

The 22-year-old has been plagued by injury and illness for much of this year, hampering his progress and playing opportunities