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Arsene Wenger reveals Arsenal star is back for Crystal Palace clash
FRANCIS COQUELIN is available for Arsenal’s clash with Crystal Palace, Arsene Wenger has confirmed.
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin is back in contention for a starting role on Monday
However, Arsenal will be without goalkeepers Petr Cech and David Ospina for the clash with the Eagles.
And centre-back Laurent Koscielny is also ruled out of Monday’s game.
“From Wednesday, nobody should be out,” Wenger said.
“Coquelin is back available, he had problem with his back.
“He’s in contention again.
“I don’t believe Cech will be available for Monday night, nor Ospina.”
Coquelin, 25, missed Wednesday’s 3-0 win over West Ham through injury.
But the midfielder, who has made 31 appearances for the Gunners this season, could face Palace are Arsenal seek a top-four finish to their Premier League campaign.
Emiliano Martinez looks set to keep his place in the XI following Cech and Ospina’s recent injuries.