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Laurent Koscielny Returns to Arsenal Training Ahead of Manchester City Game

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has returned to training and could be fit to face defending Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Koscielny missed Tuesday's 2-1 home win over Cardiff City after suffering what was feared to be a broken jaw in their 3-1 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Friday. However, the Gunners released a fitness update on Friday confirming the captain had resumed full training:

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We've got an update on @HectorBellerin's surgery, plus there's good news on @6_LKOSCIELNY ahead of #MCIARS

Shkodran Mustafi and Nacho Monreal deputised at centre-back for the win over the Bluebirds, but a trip to the Etihad to face Pep Guardiola's side poses a greater challenge to Arsenal's back line.