Wenger confirms Olivier Giroud's return date

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that French striker Olivier Giroud will join training next week and not next year as earlier envisaged. 

The forward broke his leg during a premier league game against Everton but is preparing for his return having played just four games for the club this season.

Wenger told the club's official website that midfielder Mikel Arteta who picked up a hamstring injury during midweek's UCL challenge with Anderlecht would not play a part in Sunday's league game, while Jack Wilshere is back into the fold while

''Arteta will be out for Sunday. He has a mild hamstring strain and he will be out for a short period because it's a grade one. He should be back after the internationals.'' - said Wenger.

''Jack is alright, he is back in the squad for Sunday.

''Laurent Koscielny has a little chance to be back after the international break.

''Mathieu Debuchy, David Ospina and Mesut Ozil are progressing very well, but of course they are not available before or straight after the international break.''