Cape Town - Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has had successful surgery on his left ankle and will be out for approximately three months.
The England international sustained the injury to his ankle ligaments during the Premier League match with Manchester United on Saturday at Emirates Stadium.
An assessment with a specialist confirmed the need for an operation and the 22-year-old had successful surgery to his ankle in London on Thursday afternoon.
Jack will now commence his injury rehabilitation programme with the Arsenal medical team according to the Arsenal Player.