Arsene Wenger was handed a timely boost ahead of his side 's trip to Liverpool this weekend as several first-team players continued their comebacks from injury . England midfielder Jack Wilshere played 45 minutes and opened the scoring in a friendly against Brentford - his first run-out for the team since suffering an injury against Manchester United in November . Club captain Mikel Arteta , also absent since November , managed to get through the first half , while French full back Mathieu Debuchy completed 60 minutes . Jack Wilshere takes on Herson Rodriguez of Brentford as he continued his comeback from injury . England star Wilshere scored the opening goal and created another in a promising return to fitness . Abou Diaby carries the ball out of defence as Mathieu Debuchy ( left ) and Mikel Arteta ( right ) look on . Debuchy has struggled with injuries in his first season at the club and is currently recovering from his second serious setback of the season , a shoulder injury sustained against Stoke . Compatriot Mathieu Flamini - who has n't started a game since February but has been fit enough for the bench in recent weeks - also lasted over an hour , while Abou Diaby managed to play half the match as he continues his return from yet another injury . Diaby has played just once this season for the first team - in the Capital One Cup - and three games for the Under 21s . He is hoping to prove himself worthy of a new contract after a career blighted with injuries . The quartet could now be available for the visit of Brendan Rodgers ' side this weekend . Danny Welbeck , though , remains a doubt after picking up a knee injury during England 's win over Lithuania on Friday night . Debuchy , who has struggled since joining Arsenal , has been out since January when he injured his shoulder . Diaby has been blighted by injuries for the best part of a decade and could be about to leave Arsenal . The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer and has played just once for the first team this season . Diaby has had a torrid time with injuries since joining Arsenal but is the club 's second-longest serving player . Young midfielder Dan Crowley started alongside Wilshere in midfield , scoring the second goal . There was also a run-out for January signing Krystian Bielik , who is yet to feature for the senior side under Arsene Wenger . But it will be Wilshere 's return , coupled with a strong performance , which pleased Wenger most , the 23-year-old marking his comeback with a goal and an assist . The England star put Arsenal ahead after just seven minutes before playing in promising youngster Dan Crowley for the second 12 minutes later . The Gunners Under 21 striker Alex Iwobi added two more before the break in a comfortable victory . Club captain Mikel Arteta , absent since November , also managed to play half the game against Brentford . Debuchy ( left ) , Arteta ( right ) and Mathieu Flamini emerge from the training facilities to step up their recoveries .
Jack Wilshere scores one and makes another in friendly victory . Wilshere has been out since November defeat by Manchester United . Club captain Abou Diaby has also been missing since November . Mikel Arteta has played just once this season and is set to be released .