Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta to play for Arsenal's Under-21s

Arsenal's midfield duo Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta will continue their return to fitness by playing for the club's Under-21 side again this evening.

The pair both featured in a 4-0 victory over Brentford last week, with Wilshere opening the scoring.

Tonight, the club's official website has confirmed that the pair will be in the starting lineup for the clash against Stoke City's youngsters at the Emirates Stadium, alongside Abou Diaby and Serge Gnabry.

Both players have been sidelined since November with ankle injuries.