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Arsenal's Smith Rowe has groin surgery, out until December

Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has undergone surgery to repair a damaged tendon in his groin and will not play again before December, the club said Thursday.

Discomfort in his groin has limited Smith Rowe's game time this season for Arsenal, which said he had a "significant setback" after a substitute appearance in the 3-1 loss at Manchester United on Sept. 4.

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