Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow following news that their French striker Alexandre Lacazette will be out of action as a result of a knee problem.

The French international striker, previously a club record signing after his move from Olympique Lyon last summer, will miss the next four to six weeks of action.

He sustained the knee injury during training ahead of the North London club’s game against Swedish side Ostersunds.

The games Lacazette will likely miss include Östersunds (away) and Östersunds (home) in the Europa League RO32, Europa League RO16 1st and 2nd legs (should Arsenal progress); Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final; and Manchester City (home), Brighton (away), Watford (home) and Leicester City (away) in the Premier League.