Fresh Arsenal blow as Nwaneri out for weeks with 'muscular injury'

The youngster picked up the injury against Brighton on Saturday

Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion FC and Arsenal at the Amex stadium. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Arsenal have been dealt another injury blow with confirmation that teenager Ethan Nwaneri will be out for a number of weeks with a muscle injury.

Speaking in advance of Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Newcastle, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the 17 year old picked up the injury in the first half of Saturday's draw with Brighton.