Arsene Wenger has reportedly made plans to use left-back Kieran Gibbs as a winger when depleted Arsenal travel to Swansea City on Saturday.

Injuries to Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Tuesday's 3-0 League Cup defeat at Sheffield Wednesday have left the Gunners short on wide men this weekend.

With Aaron Ramsey also sidelined, the French manager will play Gibbs in a more advanced role and shift in-form Alexis Sanchez over to the right wing, according to The Mirror.

A calf problem and hamstring injury have ruled out Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain until after next month's international break.

Wenger's side sit level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.