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Lacazette lined up for Arsenal return against Villarreal as Tierney also comes into contention

Alexandre Lacazette is being lined up for a return to action with Arsenal in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash with Villarreal.

The France international frontman has been sidelined since taking in 70 minutes of Premier League action against Fulham on April 18.

A hamstring problem kept him out of a 1-0 defeat to Everton and a 2-1 reversal in the first leg against Villarreal, but the 29-year-old is edging back into contention.

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What has been said?

A fitness update offered by Arsenal on their official website ahead of a meeting with Newcastle has said: "Alex is responding well to treatment and is starting to integrate back into full training.