Eduardo ready for Arsenal return

The 25-year-old Croatian international, who bagged 12 goals in 31 competitive matches for Arsene Wenger's side last season before his infamous clash with Birmingham's Martin Taylor, completed 90 minutes for the reserves against Stoke on Wednesday and is now targeting an appearances for Arsenal in Sunday’s FA Cup Fourth Round tie at Cardiff City.

"I feel much stronger than I have and I am very happy now," Eduardo told the club's official website. "I think I am ready for the first-team, but you would have to ask the boss.

"I feel very well and I am training hard every day. Of course I want to come back quick and strong. Now, every game for me is a big step. In my head and everything I am ready. I am just waiting for my chance."

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.