Overview
- Arsenal's Fabio Vieira will not play for the Premier League leaders before the new year due to a groin injury.
- Vieira underwent surgery on his groin on Monday after initial conservative treatment failed to improve his condition.
- Manager Mikel Arteta expects Vieira to be out for weeks.
- Arsenal's first Premier League game of 2024 is home to Crystal Palace on 20 January.
- Arsenal will also play in the FA Cup third round on the weekend of 6 January.