Arsenal have revealed their squad for the Dubai warm-weather training camp in preparation for the return of the Premier League.
Perhaps the biggest news is the inclusion of Emile Smith Rowe. The 22-year-old, who has barely featured this season after undergoing groin surgery in September, is on the plane to the Middle East as he bids to prove his fitness to Mikel Arteta in an attempt to be available for selection against West Ham United on Boxing Day.
Last month when speaking to Sky Sports at the Saudi Arabian GP, the attacking midfielder set himself a return target date and admitted his eagerness to play his part during the second half of the season after watching his teammates open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as well as topping their Europa League group prior to the World Cup break.
