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Danny Welbeck plays for Arsenal Under 23s as Arsene Wenger continues to hold off on first team starting role

Danny Welbeck's wait for an Arsenal first team start looks set to continue for another week as the forward was named in the club's U23 XI on Sunday.

The academy side are taking on Leicester at Holmes Park whilst the first team take on Sutton in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday night.

Welbeck returned to action in January after eight months out due to the knee injury but has started just one game for the Gunners since then.

Danny Welbeck warms up ahead of Arsenal's Under 23 clash with Leicester City
Danny Welbeck warms up ahead of Arsenal's Under 23 clash with Leicester City

The Englishman scored twice in a 5-0 win over Southampton on that outing but has remained behind Alex Iwobi in the Premier League pecking order, something which Arsenal fans have been quick to question.