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Gibbs boost for Gunners
Arsenal, 09:05, November 19, 2009 ,
Arsenal have been boosted by the news Kieran Gibbs has not broken his foot and will only be out for a short time.
There were fears that the defender had broken a bone in his foot while playing for the England under-21s on Tuesday night but the Gunners have confirmed the player just has severe bruising.
Gibbs will be missing this weekend when the Gunners take on Sunderland but it is hoped he will be back in action sooner rather than later.
A statement from Arsenal read: "After being assessed by the Arsenal medical staff, the club can confirm that Kieran Gibbs has sustained severe bruising to the bones and soft tissue of his right foot.
"Thankfully the foot is not fractured and his enforced absence will be short term."