Another positive step in the return to full fitness of Jack Wilshere as he played 78 minutes for Arsenal U21s versus Reading on Monday. That is a step up from the hour runout he got last week.
By all accounts Wilshere played well, looking sharp and showing some impressive pace, assisting on two Arsenal goals. First he set up Serge Gnabry for a goal just before half-time and then swung in a corner for Chuba Akpom to get the second in a 2-0 victory after 63 minutes.
If Wilshere keeps progressing he could well start against Reading when the two sides meet in the Capital One Cup at the end of the month.
Bacary Sagna lasted 65 minutes in his first start since May after recovering from a broken leg while Andre Santos played the full 90 minutes trying to keep him match fit after the injury to Gibbs.
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What was the role os Eisfield in the first Goal? Who was credited with the assis for the 2nd goal?
Your article does not reflect the actual sitution Jack was on the field for almost 74 mins and not more.
Dat is good farward step 4 jark,but i dont realy believe arsenal need sagna next season.gunner 4life
How was Sagna able to play for the U21s?
I believe you are allowed a couple of over 21′s in the team Michael. Which is why Sagna and Santos could both play
Good to us gooners,hope they’ll be excessively fit to reinforce our squard…!