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Arsene Wenger confirms injury blow: Arsenal star doubt for Middlesbrough clash
ARSENE WENGER has admitted he could be without Santi Cazorla for tomorrow's visit of Middlesbrough (3pm).
Santi Cazorla - Spotlight On
The Spaniard has featured in all but one of Arsenal's games this season, contributing with two goals and three assists in 11 outings.
But Wenger has admitted Cazorla could miss out against Middlesbrough after picking up a knock in Arsenal's 6-0 win over Ludogorets on Wednesday.
Santi Cazorla a doubt for Middlesbrough clash
The Gunners are definitely without suspended midfielder Granit Xhaka.
The Switzerland star was shown a straight red in Saturday's 3-2 win at home to Swansea for his challenge on Modou Barrow.
"From Wednesday night it looks like we have no big problems," Wenger said. "The only uncertainty I have is Santi Cazorla who got a kick.
Granit Xhaka was shown a straight red card against Swansea
"We'll see how he is today and nobody coming back. Of course we lose Xhaka because he's suspended. Everybody else should be available."
Arsenal host Middlesbrough looking to continue their 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions and will move top of the Premier League with a win.
Leaders Manchester City, who are level on points with second-place Gunners, play Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
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