Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Injury: Updates on Arsenal Star's Status and Return

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain won't miss a match after suffering a knock against West Bromwich Albion his last time out. 

Continue for updates.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Oxlade-Chamberlain Will Start vs. Southampton

Arsenal's official Twitter feed has an update on Oxlade-Chamberlain:

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Oxlade-Chamberlain an Injury Doubt

Arsenal could be without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for their upcoming Premier League clash with Southampton. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger confirmed the news in his pre-game press conference:

The England international came on as a substitute during Arsenal's 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in their last Premier League outing, but some bustling displays this season have seen him become a much more regular starter for the Emirates outfit.

His omission would be an undeniable blow for the Gunners when tackling high-flying Saints—the club at which Oxlade-Chamberlain began his footballing education—but fortunately for the Emirates faithful, Arsenal are well stocked in the attacking midfield positions. 

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Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla look likely to occupy two of the three advanced midfield positions. If Oxlade-Chamberlain is unable to feature, it could pave the way for a long-awaited start for another former Southampton man Theo Walcott, but it's unclear just how fit he is after a sustained injury layoff. Alternatively, Wenger could use Danny Welbeck in a wide berth as he did against the Baggies.