Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mohamed Elneny has returned to the squad ahead of their match against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

The Gunners are currently placed fifth in the Premier League standings with 50 points, having won 15 out of 26 matches played so far this season.

The 67-year-old manager has confirmed that he remains unclear on Kieran Gibbs’ availability, but insists that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be a part of the squad after completing a fitness test.

‘Gibbs is uncertain at the moment. Oxlade-Chamberlain has a test today, but overall it’s the squad that was available [for Lincoln]. Elneny has joined in again. Apart from Cazorla, we should have everybody available,’ Wenger told the Arsenal website.

The Egyptian international has been an integral part of the Gunners midfield this season, having made 21 appearances while assisted two goals in all competitions so far.

However, the French manager also confirmed that Mohamed Elneny has recovered from injury and is in contention for a place in the team to face the Baggies.

‘No, because at the start it looked like it was a very bad ankle injury. He has recovered well because he’s a very strong boy and very keen to come back as quickly as possible. It worked well for him,’ he added.

The Egyptian international has been an integral part of the Gunners midfield this season having made 21 appearances while assisted two goals in all competitions so far.

Arsenal will now take on West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.

The match at the Hawthorns kicks off at 14:30.