Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed Sokratis Papastathopoulos will miss Monday’s clash with Leicester City.

The highly rated central defender damaged his ankle on international duty while representing Greece in their 2-1 defeat to Finland.

While speaking with reporters, Emery said: “The players are coming back now. Only Sokratis had one problem, one small injury.

Arsenal welcome Leicester to the Emirates on Monday, hoping to extend their winning run to 10 straight games.

The Gunners have moved to within two points of Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the table after their recent run as they continue to thrive under Unai Emery.

Team news

Mesut Ozil returned to full training last week after his recent back problem and was joined by Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who has recovered from a leg fracture suffered on the opening day of the season.

Petr Cech is to be assessed in the coming days after his hamstring injury, along with Danny Welbeck (thigh) while Sokratis Papastathopoulos (ankle) is doubtful.

Leicester captain Wes Morgan will serve a suspension this weekend. Demarai Gray is hopeful of featuring after an ankle problem.