Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has returned to training ahead of the Blues' crunch Premier League showdown with league leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

The Belgian international took part in Wednesday's session at Chelsea's Cobham Training Centre and could be a surprise inclusion for this weekend's fixture.

Hazard has been sidelined since picking up a groin injury against crystal Palace on January 3.

Blues manager Guus Hiddink insisted he would be cautious not to rush the 25-year-old playmaker back from injury too soon, but he is understood to be happy with the manner in which Hazard got through Wednesday's session.