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Freddie Ljungberg was pleased to get a Premiership game under his belt ahead of the FA Cup final.

The Arsenal man has been struggling with thigh and hip injuries of late, but returned to action against Birmingham in the club's final game of the season.

The Swede is desperate to face Manchester United in Cardiff on Saturday, and believes that the Birmingham game was just what he needed to be in contention for the final.

"It was important to get a match before the FA Cup final," Ljungberg told Expressen.

"It was also important to get some tackles to see if the thigh could stand it.

"It's not the same intensity during training.

"We just need to check that the injury was not aggravated. It is a bit swollen, but it feels good."