Wilshere injury mars Santi Cazorla's heroics as 10-man Arsenal scrape past Sunderland

Arsenal also had to make a significant change five minutes into the second-half when Wilshere was hobbled off to be replaced by Abou Diaby. They were not disrupted by the loss of Wilshere as Olivier Giroud was again close to a goal with a 55th minute shot at the end of another inventive move.

EPL Saturday collated: Chelsea ease Rafael Benitez's worries, Jack Wilshere injured

Wilshere hobbled off following a strong challenge from Alfred N'Diaye and Arsenal were reduced to 10 men when right-back Carl Jenkinson was dismissed for a second booking after fouling Stephane Sessegnon in the 62nd minute.

Wilshere, 4 Arsenal teammates agree to new deals

Arsenal has secured the futures of five key players, with Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs, Aaron Ramsey, and Carl Jenkinson signing new deals.

Injuries spike Arsenal's defence

Arsenal are set to be without any specialist fullbacks for their Premier League match away to Aston Villa on Wednesday.