As reported by The Independent, Arsenal striker and summer signing Lucas Perez is set to be out of contention for six weeks with an ankle ligament injury.
The striker came off in the EFL Cup game against Reading with the injury and scans have suggested that he could be out for a lengthy period as the Premier League title race takes shape.
Arsenal are behind Manchester City on goal difference with Liverpool also level on points as this weekend’s Premier League fixtures loom on the horizon.
Perez will miss the game against Sunderland for the Gunners this weekend with his injury and could miss a number of games after that.
The Spaniard has yet to score in the Premier League since his summer move with Alexis Sanchez being preferred up front by Arsene Wenger whilst fellow striker Olivier Giroud received a warm reception in coming on against the Royals in the week. The Frenchman is in contention to start this weekend after that return.
