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Arsene Wenger confirms injury blow ahead of Arsenal’s clash with West Brom
ARSENE WENGER has revealed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss Arsenal’s Boxing Day clash with West Brom.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain has been in fine form this season, and already has six goals and five assists for the Gunners.
But the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat Manchester City on Sunday.
And Arsenal boss Wenger has now confirmed the England international will miss the clash with West Brom.
Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the clash with West Brom
Chamberlain’s injury is not very bad, it’s question of days rather than weeks
Arsene Wenger also added he is unsure if Aaron Ramsey will be fit to face the Baggies.
The Welshman has been missing since the start of the month with a hamstring injury.
Danny Welbeck, who has been out of action since May, has also now returned to full training.
Arsenal star Danny Welbeck is returning to full training
“For Monday we lose Chamberlain from the last game against City,” Wenger said.
“Chamberlain’s injury is not very bad, it’s question of days rather than weeks.
“We don’t know if Ramsey will be involved.
“Danny Welbeck will join in today for first time and of course [Shkodran] Mustafi is still out until beginning of January."
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