Saturday, 25th October, 2014
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs has picked up a hip problem during today's 2-0 win away at Sunderland.
With Arsenal leading 1-0 at the Stadium of Light, Gibbs was forced off in the 74th minute, being replaced by youngster Hector Bellerin.
The Gunners scored their second in injury time to make sure of the victory, but instantly thoughts turned to Gibbs, especially due to Arsenal's poor luck with injuries.
"I think Kieran Gibbs has a hip problem", Wenger explained to the BBC.
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"He wanted to go on but he couldn't."
Wenger also addressed midfielder Mikel Arteta, who came off in the 88th minute for Aaron Ramsey.
"Mikel Arteta got a kick on his thigh but I don't think it's bad", the Frenchman added.
Arsenal's win at Sunderland is their third of the season in the Premier League.
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