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Sunderland vs Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud train as Wenger’s side look to heap more misery on David Moyes

Arsene Wenger's side looked in good spirits as they trained before their Premier League jaunt to the North East

AARON RAMSEY and Olivier Giroud are in line to feature against Sunderland after training ahead of Saturday's lunchtime kick-off in the North East.

Arsene Wenger's side have the chance to put the pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool by going three points clear at the top with a win.

Ramsey looked strong in training and is set to be in the squad for Sunderland
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Ramsey looked strong in training and is set to be in the squad for SunderlandCredit: Getty Images
Wenger can lead his side to first place as they go into the early kick-off
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Wenger can lead his side to first place after the early kick-offCredit: Getty Images

And with the Welsh midfielder returning - as well as the Frenchman up top - Davis Moyes will no doubt be fearing the worst as his Black Cats continue search for a first league win.

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Ramsey looked strong as he trained with the side, firing shots in at the keepers and easing in the hamstring which has caused him so much trouble since the first game of the season.

With Lucas Perez now ruled out for eight weeks, Giroud has the chance to make the striker's role his own in the coming weeks and is in line to start at the Stadium of Light.

Mesut Ozil preparing to face Sunderland
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Mesut Ozil preparing to face SunderlandCredit: Getty Images
Sanchez takes a breather at London Colny
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Sanchez takes a breather at London ColnyCredit: Getty Images

Earlier, Wenger cursed the Spaniard's luck - and how he believed Reading had deliberately targeted Perez.

He said: "“We have lost Perez for a while an ankle injury, hopefully he’ll be recovered but he’ll be six to eight weeks out. Giroud is back available.

Ramsey left injured on the opening day at Liverpool
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Ramsey left injured on the opening day against LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images
Giroud is preparing to return to first-team action
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Giroud is preparing to return to first-team actionCredit: Getty Images
Granit Xhaka and Giroud were all smiles during the training session
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Granit Xhaka and Giroud were all smiles during the training sessionCredit: Getty Images

“He’s absolutely gutted because it’s an injury coming from nowhere and a stupid one. It was a kick, a deliberate kick.

“It’s very frustrating because he worked very hard to get there. Now he’s close. It was not needed.”

Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal are doubts for the clash and will face fitness tests on Friday.

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Wenger added: "They are available for selection. I have to be a bit cautious, especially with Aaron, because he has not played at all yet. He has only had one week with the team so I will be a bit cautious with him."

"We have a few uncertainties about Walcott, Monreal and Cazorla - they have tests today."

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