Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has lamented Arsenal's "unbelievable" injury record after Mathieu Debuchy was ruled out for three months.

The French defender underwent surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the Gunners' 3-0 win over Stoke City.

It is the second time that Debuchy has gone under the knife this season after he had an ankle operation in September.

Wenger expects to be without Debuchy until mid-April and is disappointed to lose the 29-year-old.

"Mathieu had a surgery on his right shoulder following the injury on Sunday," said Wenger.

Incident: Debuchy was injured after a push by Stoke's Marko Arnautovic (
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2015 Getty Images)

"It's very unfortunate for Mathieu, it's unbelievable because he's had two surgeries in the same season.

"He just came back, he played seven games and he's out again.

"I count three months out for Mathieu because contact will be a problem for the shoulder."

Club captain Mikel Arteta will also be sidelined for three months after he required surgery on an ankle problem.

Wenger said: “He had a limited mobility in his ankle and some persistent inflammation that had an impact on his calf.

Under the knife: Arteta has undergone ankle surgery (
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David Price)

"That meant we had to make the decision to have surgery and it's a proper solution which gives him the best chance to recover.”

The Emirates chief also confirmed that Danny Welbeck will be missing for Arsenal's trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

Former Manchester United striker Welbeck has missed the Gunners' last three games with a thigh injury.

"Danny Welbeck is not ready yet, he is still feeling some pain, so we will have to be patient," said Wenger.

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