Arsenal centre back Rob Holding has been ruled out OF ACTION, for up to nine months after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, in the Gunners 2-2- draw with rival, Manchester United, at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

The 23-year-old suffered the injury in the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Holding had made 16 appearances for Unai Emery’s side this season.

“Rob will undergo surgery in the coming days and rehabilitation is expected to take between six to nine months,” said an Arsenal statement. Everyone at the club will now be working as hard as we can to ensure Rob is back on the pitch as soon as possible.”

More details to follow shortly…