Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck in race to be fit for Liverpool clash

Danny Welbeck is facing a race against time to be fit for Saturday's crunch showdown against Liverpool.
The Arsenal forward has returned to North London for treatment after sustaining a knee injury in England's win over Lithuania on Friday.
The news will come as a blow to Arsene Wenger ahead
 
of the clash against Liverpool, which could prove pivotal in the race for a top-four finish and qualification for next season's Champions League.

Welbeck is responding well to treatment at Arsenal's London Colney HQ and has not be ruled out of the visit of Brendan Rodgers side.
Gunners medical staff will make a late decision on his availability for the encounter but are confident he will prove his fitness.