Ramsey's birthday spoiled after he is ruled out for rest of festive period

Aaron Ramsey will miss the rest of the festive period through injury, somewhat overshadowing                  Arsenal's impressive comeback victory at West Ham. After four matches without a win in all competitions, the Gunners showed the steely resolve needed if they are to continue their title tilt. Theo Walcott's brace and a strike from the returning Lukas Podolski saw the north Londoners recover from Carlton Cole's goal against the run of play to triumph 3-1. It was the ideal start to a run of three league matches in six days and then an FA Cup tie with rivals Tottenham, but one tarnished to an extent by an injury to Ramsey. The Wales international, who turned 23 on Boxing Day, was forced off in the 65th minute through what manager Arsene Wenger confirmed is a thigh injury. 'It looks like a thigh strain,' Wenger said. 'For me, I don't know how serious the thigh strain is but the Christmas period is certainly over for him. It was his birthday today. 'I don't know how long it will be. We will have to see tomorrow morning. He knew straight away, but we have to see.'


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