MIKEL ARTETA is desperate to finally overcome his injury hell in time to play a part in next month's Merseyside derby.The inspirational Spanish midfielder has been out of action for almost a year, since tearing his anterior cruciate knee ligaments against Newcastle last February.But Arteta is back in training - and aiming to be fit in time for the lunchtime clash with Liverpool at Anfield in just under three weeks.Blues boss David Moyes said: 'Mikel is doing much better. He's been training for a week and a half with the team albeit with little contact, and I think we will try and up his training this week.'If things go to plan we may be looking to see him back in the next three or possibly four weeks.'The 27-year-old suffered a fresh setback in November when he picked up a post-operation infection in his knee.The complex rehabilitation schedule Arteta was forced to embark upon, meant that Everton were reluctant to even suggest a date when he may return to action.
Source: Liverpool_Echo