Arsenal issue latest injury update on Laurent Koscielny

Laurent Koscielny continued his rehabilitation, completed 85 minutes in the appearance for Arsenal under-21s in a Chektrade Trophy game at Portsmouth and has come through the game without complications. Koscielny, however, will not be involved against Manchester United tonight. He will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium.

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