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Arsenal reserves recorded a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Fulham but the victory came at some cost.  Ryo Miyaichi, their 18 year old Japanese winger, lasted 34 minutes before an ankle injury forced him off.  Goals from Oghuzan Ozyakup and Sanchez Watt were enough to defeat a spirited Fulham, but it is the injury to Miyaichi that will be of most concern to Arsene Wenger.

Miyaichi had to go off after Fulham’s Rafik Halliche stood on his left ankle.  He had hurt the same ankle earlier in the season, although this time the injury is to the outside of the joint.  He will have further tests later this week but is expected to be out for at least three weeks.

After being granted a work permit this summer Miyaichi had been beginning to make an impact at Arsenal.  A 20 minute substitute appearance in the Carling Cup against Bolton had the Emirates crowd singing his name.  Robin van Persie and Carl Jenkinson are just some of the players to have been impressed with his attitude and aptitude in training.  Arsene Wenger had told Miyaichi that he would be pushing for Premier League game time by Christmas.  This latest injury will hopefully not delay his debut too long.

These pictures are from Arsenal’s official website.  A report of the game and more pictures can be seen here.