Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has been hit with yet another injury and will miss this weekend's clash with Stoke City.

The 20-year old England international has sustained a minor hamstring injury and is certain to be sidelined for at least this weekend, adding to his shoulder and knee problems that have forced him to miss most of the season so far.

The Gunners are in dire need of a win after dropping their past two league matches and will face the Potters without Walcott and Alex Song who is suspended.

However, there is some good news with the return of right-back Bacary Sagna and the news that a handful of key players will be back in action very soon.

"We had Sagna out injured but, normally, he will be available," said Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. "However, Theo Walcott will not be available. He has a hamstring injury.

"As for the other players we had injured, the long-term ones I do not even speak about. But the players who looked to be shorter - like (Gael) Clichy, (Abou) Diaby and (Nicklas) Bendtner - will not be available. And, of course, Song is suspended for the weekend."