Thomas Partey is set for an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing a procedure on a thigh injury.
Arsenal now expect the midfielder, 30, to miss between six and eight weeks, potentially ruling him out until next year.
Partey has been restricted to just four Premier League appearances so far this season with a groin injury sidelining him for the whole of September.
His last appearance came in the win over Manchester City at the beginning of last month.
Partey is not the only injury concern for Arsenal ahead of their Premier League meeting with Burnley on Saturday.
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