Mathieu Flamini to miss key Arsenal games through injury By shokunbig gbenga Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is set to be out for two to three weeks with a groin injury he suffered in Saturdays 2-0 win at Crystal Palace. The 29-year-old will miss Tuesdays League Cup tie against Chelsea and Saturdays match against Liverpool. He is also likely to be out for the Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund on 6 November and the trip to Manchester United four days later. Flamini has been a key player since returning to the club in August. Arsenals upcoming fixtures 29 October: League Cup v Chelsea 2 November: Liverpool 6 November: Champions League v Borussia Dortmund 10 November: Manchester United 23 November: Southampton The France international has been praised for his performances this season after moving from AC Milan on a free transfer with the Gunners yet to lose a game when he has played. Arsene Wengers side are top of the Premier League table after nine games but apart from a 1-0 victory over Tottenham, are yet to meet another Premier League side from last seasons top seven, so losing Flamini at such a key point will test their midfield resources. Mikel Arteta, who was sent off at Crystal Palace, will miss the game against Chelsea through suspension but will be available for the match against Liverpool. The Gunners are also top of their Champions League group. At the halfway stage, they are equal on points with Borussia Dortmund, who they lost 2-1 to at home earlier this month, and Napoli, who they have beaten.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:33:16 +0000