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Gabriel Paulista Set to Miss Arsenal's FA Cup Final, 6-8 Weeks with Knee Injury

Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista is set to miss Saturday's FA Cup final with Chelsea after it was reported he will be out for as much as eight weeks.

As relayed by Sky Sports News HQ, the centre-back suffered medial ligament damage during the final game of the Premier League season against Everton, which Arsenal won 3-1 last weekend:

Sky Sports News HQ

BREAKING: @Arsenal defender @gpaulista5 out up to eight weeks with medial knee ligament injury. #SSNHQ https://t.co/lXd7JZNAH4

May 24, 2017 at 8:07:22 AM GMT

It's a huge blow for manager Arsene Wenger, as he is already without centre-back Laurent Koscielny for the Wembley showpiece due to suspension.