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Aron Gunnarsson is on target to be ready for Cardiff City’s opening Premier League match at West Ham on Saturday, August 17.

The Icelandic midfield player is back training after suffering a shoulder injury playing international footbal l, but is on course to be available at Upton Park.

Gunnarsson has been able to train flat out in terms of running from the start of pre-season, but had to avoid physical contact during the week-long training camp in Switzerland.

He was unable to play in City’s first two friendlies and is highly unlikely to figure at Brentford tonight, but is back in full training and on course to be involved against La Liga club Athletico Bilbao on Saturday, August 10 (3pm).

Gunnarsson has been training regularly throughout pre-season, but manager Malky Mackay would want to see him in full match action before considering him for the Premier opener at West Ham.