Arsenal were handed another injury boost on Saturday as midfielder Santi Cazorla returned to full training.
Cazorla has been out since November with a knee injury but Arsenal posted pictures on their website showing the Spaniard training with the first team at London Colney on Saturday.
His return follows that of Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky, who are also nearing full comebacks after long-term injuries.
Arsenal have struggled in Cazorla's absence as the team's Premier League challenge stuttered without his ability to link defence and attack from his central midfield position.
The Gunners only have five games left to play after Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, but Cazorla's return to training means he will likely be available for selection again before the end of the season.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said on Thursday that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could also return to full training next week after injuring his knee against Barcelona in February.
Wilshere and Rosicky have played two games with the under-21s and are set to feature with the youth team again on Monday before a possible first-team return.