Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Emile Smith Rowe will be sidelined for an extended period with another serious injury.
The 23-year-old started his first Premier League game against Sheffield United last weekend, helping the Gunners to a 5-0 home win.
The England international was scheduled to play against West Ham in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup but was later confirmed to miss the game.
Ahead of the trip to Newcastle, Gunners boss Smith admitted Rowe could be out for several weeks with a knee problem after missing most of last season with a groin injury, "Nothing has changed.," Arteta told reporters.
"As I said - he will be out for weeks - how many will be determined by how he progresses in the first few weeks especially. A big blow because he was gaining some momentum."
Meanwhile Arsenal will hope to bounce back from their mid week exit from the Carabao Cup when they face Newcastle.
The Gunners travel to the St James park on Saturday evening.
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