The Spanish schemer sustained the injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Sunderland, a few minutes after giving his side the lead with a bizarre goal.

"Arsenal Football Club have confirmed that Cesc Fabregas will be out for two to three weeks.

"He was substituted just before the half-hour. The extent of the injury was discovered after a scan on Monday afternoon."

Fabregas has been in superb form for Arsenal lately, scoring three and setting up four goals in his last three games.