Ameobi out for six weeks as Arsenal loans out Aneke

NEWCASTLE United striker, Shola Ameobi, will be out for six weeks on account of a hamstring injury, according to his manager.The big striker, who has pledged his allegiance to his native Nigeria after he featured for England at age-group levels, suffered the injury during his team's 1-0 home win over Wigan Athletic at the weekend.'It's a blow to us. Shola pulled his hamstring just three minutes after coming on but he played on to show what a great character he is,' said Newcastle manager Alan Pardew.'It's a loss to us and the fans will realise just how important he is to us now.'He has scored a goal in a total of seven appearances for Newcastle this term. The Magpies are on a flier this season as they are fourth on the table and remain unbeaten this season.Ameobi's career has been plagued by injury problems. In the 2006/07 season, the 30-year-old striker needed a hip operation in the United States of America after the problem persisted for two seasons.In February he suffered a check bone injury that needed him to wear a face mask.Meanwhile, Arsenal are to loan out several of their promising starlets including the Nigerian Chuks Aneke.Manager Arsene Wenger plans to ship out Aneke along with Ignasi Miquel, Sanchez Watt, Oguzhan Ozyakup, and Daniel Boateng to lower league clubs after Tuesday's Carling Cup tie against Bolton.Attacking midfielder Aneke, 18, has yet to make his Arsenal debut. He has represented England at various age-group categories even though Nigeria tram selectors are reported to have courted him.
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