Ahead of Arsenal’s London derby clash with QPR on the Boxing Day, Arsene Wenger has given a detailed injury update. Wenger mentions that Mikel Arteta, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil will return as early in January.

Boss on @MesutOzil1088: “He’ll be back at the beginning of January. He works very hard and is very focused” #AFCvQPR pic.twitter.com/4f4dYjX9gy — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 23, 2014

Boss on @aaronramsey: “He could be back for Southampton” #AFCvQPR pic.twitter.com/XztRsuDRNx — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 23, 2014

TEAM NEWS: Rosicky, @D_Ospina1 and @Yayasanogoal22 available. Koscielny and Bellerin close for Sunday pic.twitter.com/m5hbZr3odQ — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 23, 2014

Wenger on @m8arteta: “He’s progressing well. He had a little set back and will not play before January” #AFCvQPR pic.twitter.com/tuK5nWspYI — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) December 23, 2014

As you can see from the above tweets, Koscielny will miss the QPR game but could make his comeback in Sunday’s game against West Ham.

But the news that all the Gunners will be excited to hear is the early return of Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey.

The duo could play a pivotal role in the second half of the season, as Arsenal aim to mount a serious challenge for the top four spot. Skipper Mikel Arteta has been progressing well but won’t be able to play during the festive period, but Wenger expects him to be fit around next month.