Football EPL EPL Mkhitaryan out for six weeks with fractured metatarsal Arsenal has announced Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be out for six weeks with a fractured metatarsal. Tom Webber 24 December, 2018 20:30 IST Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Getty Images Tom Webber 24 December, 2018 20:30 IST Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been ruled out for six weeks after sustaining a fractured metatarsal in his right foot, Arsenal has announced.Armenia international Mkhitaryan was substituted at half-time in Arsenal's 2-0 EFL Cup quarterfinal defeat against Tottenham at Emirates Stadium last Wednesday.The 29-year-old received treatment following a tackle from Lucas Moura in the 30th minute but saw out the rest of the half.However, Mkhitaryan sat out the Gunners' 3-1 victory over Burnley on Saturday and is not anticipated to return until February.The midfielder will miss clashes with Premier League leader Liverpool and Chelsea, while Arsenal's meeting with Manchester City on February 3 is likely to come too soon.Unai Emery's defensive troubles continue with Nacho Monreal a doubt to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Boxing Day due to a right hamstring issue that forced him off in the first half against Burnley.However, Shkodran Mustafi is expected to return to full training this week, having missed Arsenal's last four outings due to a hamstring injury. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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