Ramsey in race against time to be fit for FA Cup semi-final after three months out



Aaron Ramsey is giving himself a chance of making Arsenal’s crucial FA Cup semi-final against Wigan in 10 days time.

The Wales international has not played since the Boxing Day win against West Ham due to a thigh injury.

The muscle has taken longer than usual to heal, with the build up of scar tissue around the injured area delaying his comeback.

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Crocked: Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been sidelined through injury since Boxing Day Return: Ramsey could be fit to make his comeback against Wigan in the FA Cup semi-final next weekend

But Ramsey, who recently penned a new £90,000-per-week five-year contract, is expected to resume full training by the end of the week.

Saturday’s visit to Everton, which will be pivotal in the race to secure fourth-place, is likely to come too early for Ramsey.

However, Arsenal staff are not ruling out a return for Ramsey in the Wembley clash against Uwe Rosler’s side on April 12.

Main man: Ramsey (right) was Arsenal's best player before injury struck In the goals: Ramsey has scored 13 goals for Arsenal in all competitions this season

Arsene Wenger’s decision on whether the midfielder is available for the semi-final will be linked with how he reacts to his first full week of training with the rest of the squad.

If the thigh injury shows no adverse reaction to training then the Wembley date is a real possibility for Ramsey.

But if Wenger and the club’s medical team feel he is not ready for the energy-zapping Wembley conditions, then Ramsey will be penciled in for his return against West Ham on April 15.

Wembley calling: Arsenal beat Everton in the FA Cup Sixth Round to reach the semi-final against Wigan Shock: FA Cup holders Wigan stunned Manchester City to reach the last four of the competition



