EDDIE NKETIAH has returned to Arsenal training and could be available for Sunday’s trip to West Ham.
The 23-year-old striker has missed his team’s last seven games after suffering a late ankle injury during last month’s 4-0 win against Everton.
But now he is back in full training, and his return is a boost for manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the remaining eight games.
Nketiah has scored nine goals this season, including six while deputising for the injured Gabriel Jesus after the World Cup.
Jesus is starting to motor, scoring in his last two Prem matches, but Nketiah’s return will give Arsenal plenty of attacking options as they look to maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
But there is still no sign of defender William Saliba, who has missed Arsenal’s last three games with a back injury.
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The French international centre-half was sorely missed during Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool.
The Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead and allowed Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the table.
Now Arteta is desperate to have Saliba back in action in time for the potential title decider at the Etihad on April 26.
The Frenchman’s partnership with Gabriel has been key to Arsenal’s Prem crown challenge.
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But after three weeks out of training, it is highly unlikely that he will be available for Sunday’s game against struggling West Ham.
The Hammers face Genk in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final on Thursday evening.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
