WENGER
Ramsey has started just two matches this season after injuring his hamstring in the club's season opener against Liverpool and he has suffered several setbacks, but the midfielder is in contention to play some part of their Boxing Day fixture against West Bromwich Albion.
Welbeck has been absent since May when he was struck down with a serious knee injury. Initial fears were that the England striker could be out for a year but he has recovered well and is back training with the team for the first time in nine months.
'I don't know yet will Ramsey be involved or not but he will be back in full training today,' Wenger revealed on Friday, adding: 'Good news: Welbeck will join in today for the first time — he has been out for a very long time.'
Arsenal's manager is, however, maintaining caution with both players given the extent of their problems. 'Ramsey has not played many games,' Wenger said. 'He has played maybe two games since the start of the season, but let's not be too premature. He's had some setbacks and I hope this time he will be alright.
'You know the strengths of Aaron. He's efficient offensively and he has a high level of activity and is a very complete box-to-box player so overall I think he gives us options as well in the team when he plays.'
The Frenchman added: 'I'm cautious with Ramsey and even more with Welbeck, because Welbeck will need some time. Of course it's fantastic, because for him it's like starting a new career, because he has been out for such a long time.
'But I'm a bit cautious with the little setbacks you have when you have been out for a long time. You have to be patient.'
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