Arsenal’s injury crisis has begun to mount with the news that Aaron Ramsey, who looked as if he returned to his prolific form of last season, will miss the next four weeks with a hamstring injury.

However, in what is an early Christmas present for Arsenal fans, German midfielder Mesut Ozil has returned to training, according to Daily Mail. The 26-year-old had suffered an injury to his knee ligaments in October and was expected to be out till the first week of 2015.

However, the report states that the talented midfielder was pictured heading to training alongside his team mates and is in line for an early return.

The World Cup winner was in the stands on Saturday as Arsenal brushed aside Newcastle 4-1 to take all three points. They are now just two points off the coveted fourth and final Champions League spot.