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The Gunners head north in desperate need of three points to keep their top four hopes alive.

Arsene Wenger’s side lost 3-0 at Crystal Palace earlier this week and lie seven points off the final Champions League qualification spot.

They’ve got a game in hand on the side in fourth, Manchester City, but time is running out.

And The Times report Arsenal think both Cech and Koscielny could return at the Riverside.

Cech has a calf injury and hasn’t played since coming off injured in the 3-1 defeat at West Brom last month.

Third-choice Emiliano Martinez has been forced to play with regular reserve David Ospina also crocked.

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But Cech, 34, could now retake his place in the starting XI.

Koscielny may also return to the heart of Arsenal’s leaky defence.

The Frenchman hurt his Achilles against Manchester City at the beginning of the month and didn’t play at Palace.

He’s a key figure at the back and Wenger will be eager to get him back.