Arsenal have been handed a timely boost in that Olivier Giroud returned to training on Thursday after recovering from a broken leg.
The French international has been out of action since August after suffering the injury in a 2-2 draw with Everton in the Premier League but stepped up his recovery over the past few days and has now made a return to training.
Giroud underwent surgery on August 27th and will now undergo a rehabilitation process which could see him return later this month.
The news comes as a boost for Arsenal after two of the club’s midfielder’s were ruled out earlier on Thursday.
Abou Diaby has pulled a hamstring and will face three months out, whilst Mesut Ozil confirmed that he will not be able to return for another seven weeks.