Diaby nearing return after near 18-month lay-off

Abou Diaby could make his long-awaited return to competitive football this week after almost a year and a half out through injury.

Diaby last played in a 2-1 League Cup defeat for Arsenal against Southampton in September 2014 and has been sidelined by a calf problem ever since.

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