Fabregas set for City return

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is set to make his comeback after three months out injured in Saturday’s Premier League match against Manchester City

Spain midfielder Fabregas has not played since December 21 when he sustained a knee injury in a tackle by compatriot Xabi Alonso in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

“Cesc is ready to play again, but he needs three games to be back at his best,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. “We are due to play eight games in 25 days, which are all decisive.”

Arsenal will be looking to extend an unbeaten run of 16 league matches which has moved them back into the top four and into one of the qualification spots for the Champions League.

England winger Theo Walcott (knee) and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring) are also set to be back in action for Arsenal this weekend.