Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will miss Sunday's Carling Cup final against Birmingham after spraining his ankle in the 1-0 victory over Stoke.

Walcott twisted his left ankle in the turf during the second half and left the field on a stretcher.

"It is an ankle sprain - he is out of the next game for sure," manager Arsene Wenger stated.

Wenger said captain Cesc Fabregas will be assessed on Thursday after suffering a hamstring injury in the first half.

More to follow.

BBC SPORT