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The captain says the club's ambitions for next season are going to be higher.

The captain is ready to return to action at Wembley after six months on the sidelines.

Welbeck has been struggling with a knee problem while Arteta underwent ankle surgery in January.

Meanwhile Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mathieu Debuchy and Mikel Arteta remain on the sidelines.

The Wales midfielder continues to be hampered by a kick suffered against Hull.

Arteta is out of contract at the end of the season while Rosicky has one more year to run.

Mikel Arteta is struggling to get back to fitness before the end of the season.

Arteta has not played since November but hopes to return before the end of the season.

Mikel Arteta is close to making a return to the first team.

Arsene Wenger welcomes back midfield trio Wilshere, Arteta and Diaby following injury recovery.

Arsene Wenger will be delighted to have Jack Wilshere back as he provides more depth during the crucial PL run in.

Wenger has also expressed his confidence in keeping Mikel Arteta and Tomas Rosicky.

Welbeck suffered a knee injury while on international duty with England.

The trio feature in behind closed doors friendly win over Brentford at London Colney

Arsene Wenger will be delighted to see Arteta, Wilshere and Debuchy return ahead of Liverpool clash.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has a hamstring problem while Wilshere continues to recover from a bout of surgery.

The French youngster is ready to play anywhere to allow the Gunners' attacking players to flourish.

French midfielder has started the last five Premier League games.

Arteta believes Ozil "is the best Arsenal player at giving the final ball to the player up front"

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain praises Coquelin, while Wenger claims a new deal for the midfielder is '99%' complete.

Arteta's agent suggested on Thursday a new deal had been signed.

Arteta's current deal at the Emirates is due to expire this summer.

The Spaniard has only started three La Liga games this season.

Los Blancos have also signed Liverpool target Martin Odegaard during the current January transfer window

The teenager had spent some time on trial at the club's London Colney training ground in November.

Coquelin has started the last four Premier League games.

Arsene Wenger keen to sign a defensive midfielder after Mikel Arteta was ruled out for three months.

The Spaniard has been beset by injury problems for much of the season.

French midfielder has started the last three Premier League games and the FA Cup game with Hull.

Mikel Arteta is encouraged by Daniel Crowley's progression