The threadbare nature of our squad is such that the return of any of our injured players is cause for celebration.

The Telegraph report this evening that Laurent Koscielny is fit to play on Sunday. Indeed, the Frenchman could even have been used against Bayern in midweek but Arsene Wenger was reluctant to risk aggravating what was a small hip problem.

David Ospina is back in full training, and should take his place on the bench, while Mikel Arteta is apparently available and could provide a midfield option if the manager so desires.

There’s also good news for Tomas Rosicky who has been given the green light to return to training after undergoing knee surgery in August. After the Interlull we should have Ramsey, Bellerin and Oxlade-Chamberlain back, meaning the squad is rounded out a bit.

Theo Walcott’s calf injury means he’ll be out until December, while Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck remain sidelined until the new year.