Arsenal handed injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash as FOUR players return in friendly
ARSENAL have been given a major boost ahead of their match against Liverpool this weekend with the news that four players on their injury list featured in a behind closed doors friendly game.
Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy and Abou Diaby all took part in a 4-0 win over Brentford at Arsenal's training ground today.
Mathieu Flamini and January signing Krystian Bielik also featured in the match which will give Arsene Wenger a timely fillip as the Gunners compete in the FA Cup and fight for Champions League qualification.
Wilshere opened the scoring and provided the assist for youngster Daniel Crowley to grab Arsenal's second.
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Crowley's youth team-mate Alex Iwobi scored twice before half-time and Arsenal comfortably held onto their lead in the second half.
Wilshere, Arteta and Diaby were all withdrawn at half-time, while Debuchy and Flamini both played 66 minutes.
The non-appearance of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain suggests he is still nursing the hamstring strain sustained against Manchester United earlier this month.
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Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta's return will delight Arsene Wenger
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