Asked if injury would affect Arsenal’s plans for the January transfer window, Arteta said the Brazilian’s absence would be keenly felt as he gives “a lot” to the team.
“What we can do after that is when we know a little bit about the timescale and when we can get him back, we will look at the options and try to make the right decisions,” Arteta said after the 3-0 win. Speaking after Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais in a friendly match in Dubai.
“Obviously, we know he needed some intervention in the knee, and we have to take it day-by-day, week-by-week, and see where it takes us.”
Arsenal, who have a five-point lead over City at the top of the table after 14 games, will return to league action when they host West Ham United on 26 December.