Danny Welbeck hasn’t played for Arsenal since last April (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Danny Welbeck is fit again after a knee injury that’s kept him out since April.

The 25-year-old recently took part in an under-21s game and is fit but just lacking match practice.

‘He’s done quite well, I think he’s very close,’ Wenger said. ‘Fitness-wise he’s there, it’s just sharpness he needs.’

The Gunners will have to do without midfielders Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla for a while longer, with the pair both out for another three to four weeks.

‘I don’t count on Cazorla and Wilshere in the next three or four weeks,’ Wenger said.

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