Team news: Ozil, Monreal, Koscielny, Xhaka

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We're back in Premier League action against Manchester United on Wednesday evening and ahead of the game, we have an update from our medical team.

Granit Xhaka
Due to receiving his fifth domestic booking he receives a one-match suspension for Manchester United (a) on Wednesday, December 5.

Mesut Ozil
Back. Being assessed ahead of Manchester United (a) on Wednesday, December 5.

Laurent Koscielny
Right Achilles. Continues to complete his rehabilitation. Being assessed ahead of Manchester United (a) on Wednesday, December 5.

Nacho Monreal
Right hamstring. Being assessed ahead of Manchester United (a) on Wednesday, December 5.
 
Dinos Mavropanos
Groin injury. Expected to return to full training in December.

Danny Welbeck
Right ankle. Recovering after surgery.






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