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Arsenal fullback Bellerin in doubt to face Man Utd

Arsenal manager Unai Emery does not want to risk the fitness of Hector Bellerin.

The Gunners right back is a part of the first team again, as he completed a return from a nine month absence against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.

Despite impressing in the game, Emery does not think that Bellerin is ready to start their crucial Premier League game at Manchester United on Monday.

Speaking about the circumstances, Emery said to the club's official website: "I think no [he can't play 90 minutes against Manchester United next]. Maybe in his mind yes, but we need to listen to the doctor and the doctor wants to do it progressively. Really tonight is the first day and the first minutes, and we are going to maybe share some minutes with the under-23s.

"It depends how he's feeling, but in his mind he's feeling very well and I think the first minutes tonight were amazing for him. We are going to use him with Ainsley and Calum Chambers to help us in this position.

"The most important things about Hector are his attitude and experience. He's wishing to help us."

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