Arsenal's hopes of winning English football's Premier League haven taken a blow with their star striker Robin van Persie set for a long stretch on the sidelines with damaged ankle ligaments.
The Dutchman was tackled 14 minutes into a friendly between the Netherlands and Italy, and had to be taken off on a stretcher.
Van Persie's expecting to miss around six weeks although some players heal more quickly.
Arsenal are second after 11 matches, five points behind Chelsea.