Double boost for Arsenal as Wenger avoids charge and Sagna nears return

Arsene Wenger has been handed a double fillip with the pending return of Bacary Sagna and the news he is to avoid an FA misconduct charge.

France full back Sagna, missing since early October after breaking his ankle, is close to a return to full training and hopes to be back to face Manchester United at home on January 22.

Down in the dumps: Arsene Wenger watches his side lose to Fulham

Wenger, meanwhile, has learned he will not face action over his comments about referee Lee Probert following Monday’s last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Fulham.

