Mikel Arteta reveals fresh injury setback for Emile Smith Rowe… with the midfielder set to miss West Ham clash after suffering ankle injury in training

Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe suffered an ankle injury in training this week, Mikel Arteta has revealed.

Smith Rowe has been hampered by injuries in recent seasons and has only started two games for the Gunners this season.

The England international has not been included in the selection for the trip to West Ham after a setback on Sunday.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the match, Arteta said: ‘Emile sprained his ankle in training so he is not fit to play.’