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Arsene Wenger handed huge injury boost with Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey all fit for weekend

ALEXIS SANCHEZ, Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey should all be available for Arsenal in their crunch clash away at Everton this weekend.

Both Arsene Wenger and Toffees boss Ronald Koeman are under increasing pressure after indifferent starts to the season.

 Alexis Sanchez was putting in the hard yards in training for Arsenal today
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Alexis Sanchez was putting in the hard yards in training for Arsenal todayCredit: Reuters
 Aaron Ramsey, pictured here heading into training with Rob Holding, is also expected back for the Everton clash
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Aaron Ramsey, pictured here heading into training with Rob Holding, is also expected back for the Everton clashCredit: PA:Press Association
 Despite the shock of losing in the last minute to Watford, the spirit in Arsenal training was good today
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Despite the shock of losing in the last minute to Watford, the spirit in Arsenal training was good todayCredit: Reuters
 Arsene Wenger will be looking for a reaction from his players on Thursday in the Europa League and on Sunday against Everton
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Arsene Wenger will be looking for a reaction from his players on Thursday in the Europa League and on Sunday against EvertonCredit: Reuters

And while the Gunners have a game before the Premier League showdown this Thursday in the Europa League away at Red Star Belgrade, Sunday's clash is already becoming vital.

Koscielny was substituted on 85 minutes in the 2-1 away defeat to Watford after he suffered cramp.

It was originally feared he had worsened a long-standing Achilles injury, that requires daily attention.

So Koscielny is not expected to travel to Serbia for the game against Red Star to ensure he is fully fit for the Everton game.

 Theo Walcott could get another chance to shine in the Europa League to put himself into contention for Sunday
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Theo Walcott could get another chance to shine in the Europa League to put himself into contention for SundayCredit: PA:Press Association
 Mesut Ozil continues to split opinion with Arsenal fans, and is rumoured to be set for a move in the summer
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Mesut Ozil continues to split opinion with Arsenal fans, and is rumoured to be set for a move in the summerCredit: PA:Press Association
 Arsenal fans will be hopeful of getting back to winning ways in the Premier League if their star man Alexis Sanchez is back fit
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Arsenal fans will be hopeful of getting back to winning ways in the Premier League if their star man Alexis Sanchez is back fitCredit: Reuters
 Petr Cech may have to take a bench role for the Europa League game in Serbia if David Ospina gets the nod
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Petr Cech may have to take a bench role for the Europa League game in Serbia if David Ospina gets the nodCredit: Reuters

And the same is likely of Sanchez and Ramsay, with Wenger expected to give his fringe players and young talent the chance to impress again in Europe.

Sanchez and Ramsey missed the Watford game after Wenger cited fatigue following their international excursions for Chile and Wales respectively.

But both joined in with training today, and will be pushing their claims to start against Everton.


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 Olivier Giroud, who has not being a regular this season for Arsenal, should get the chance to impress this Thursday
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Olivier Giroud, who has not being a regular this season for Arsenal, should get the chance to impress this ThursdayCredit: Reuters
 Some of Arsenal's younger players will be expecting to prove their worth against Red Star Belgrade
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Some of Arsenal's younger players will be expecting to prove their worth against Red Star BelgradeCredit: Reuters
 Alexis Sanchez appears to give a wave as he goes through some of his stretching
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Alexis Sanchez appears to give a wave as he goes through some of his stretchingCredit: Reuters
 Arsene Wenger runs through some tactics with centre-half Rob Holding
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Arsene Wenger runs through some tactics with centre-half Rob HoldingCredit: Reuters
 Jack Wilshere, left, like Theo Walcott, will use the Red Star Belgrade clash to prove he should start against Everton
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Jack Wilshere, left, like Theo Walcott, will use the Red Star Belgrade clash to prove he should start against EvertonCredit: Reuters

Despite their poor league form, Arsene Wenger's men have won both of their matches in Europe so far this term and sit top of the group.

They travel to Belgrade to face Red Star who are also unbeaten and they have drawn and won so far in the competition and trail Arsenal by two points in second place.


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