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TEAM NEWS: Giroud 90% out with Ozil facing late fitness test to make Arsenal-Spurs clash
ARSENAL striker Olivier Giroud is a major doubt for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Tottenham following illness and an ankle problem.
German playmaker Mesut Ozil faces a fitness test on his shoulder injury, but forward Nicklas Bendtner (ankle) is definitely out, along with defender Kieran Gibbs (calf) and midfielder Aaron Ramsey (thigh).
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is close to returning to training from his knee injury, while Yaya Sanogo (back) and Abou Diaby (knee) continue their rehabilitation.
Arsenal squad: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Flamini, Wilshere, Rosicky, Walcott, Podolski, Fabianski, Jenkinson, Cazorla, Miyaichi, Vermaelen, Gnarby, Giroud, Ozil.