LONDON: Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will be out for up to three weeks with a hamstring injury, the English Premier League club said on Tuesday.

The Spanish midfielder, who has been in good form in recent weeks, picked up the injury shortly after scoring in Saturday`s 1-1 draw at Sunderland and was quickly substituted.

Arsenal, unbeaten this season and second in the league behind champions Chelsea after five matches, said on their website (www.arsenal.com) more news would be given on the injury later this week.

BDST: 1839HRS, September 21, 2010