Cazorla has been out of action since picking up an ankle injury in the 6-0 win against Ludogorets earlier this month. The Spaniard missed last weekend's goalless draw with Middlesbrough and the 2-0 win over Reading on Tuesday.

GETTY Santi Cazorla will apparently miss Arsenal's trip to Sunderland

He had been expected to make his Arsenal return at Sunderland this weekend. But the Daily Mail claim the midfielder is still struggling with his ankle and will miss the trip to the Stadium of Light. With Granit Xhaka suspended for the clash, Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin could therefore start in central midfield.

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GETTY Lucas Perez will also reportedly miss Arsenal's clash with Sunderland