Bacary Sagna nearing return

Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna has revealed that he is nearing a return from a broken leg.

The French international sustained the injury during the Gunners' 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in October.

He subsequently underwent surgery to correct the problem and has been recovering ever since.

"I was told I would spend three or four months out and I am on schedule," Sagna told L'Equipe.

"I have resumed jogging and I should kick the ball again in the coming days.

"I have screws [in my leg] but I don't think I will have them removed. That would mean another two months on the sidelines."

The 28-year-old joined Arsenal in 2007 from Auxerre.