Arsenal midfielder Diaby to miss start of season

LONDON (AP)—Arsenal will be without Abou Diaby for the start of the Premier League season after the midfielder had ankle surgery.

The France international was troubled by the problem last season and will miss Premier League matches against Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester United. Diaby will also miss the playoffs for a spot in the Champions League group stage.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says “he should be back eight to 10 weeks after his surgery, which means the end of August.”