Arsene Wenger addressed the media on Thursday ahead of Sunday's FA Community Shield clash with Chelsea at Wembley.

But the Arsenal boss had plenty more to speak about beyond the annual fixture between his FA Cup winners and the Premier League champions.

Wenger answered questions about team news, with positive news on Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey but not so much for some of his defensive players.

He also spoke about Alexis Sanchez, easing fears of fans on his future at the club.

Here's a recap of what he said or watch Wenger's full appearance above.

What Wenger said:

On Sunday’s Community Shield

"Sunday is a good opportunity to repeat the performance we had in a final.

"Two teams who will go for the first trophy of the season with power and a desire to be ready for the championship.

"So that plays a part of it as well. We can also give competition to players who will need it."

Wenger speaks to his squad before training at Emirates on Thursday (
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On the teams

"We have basically everybody available to choose from.

"Today Ozil and Ramsey weren’t in full training but they should be alright.

"Sanchez and Mustafi I haven’t decided yet as they have just come back. I haven’t decided yet if I will involve them or not.

"We want not to take too big a gamble on a player (Sanchez) who has just come back.

"For us it’s important to build his fitness and put him in a reasonable condition before we expose him to tough tests.

"Maybe he will play."

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What was wrong with Ozil and Ramsey

"It was a little muscular problem for Ramsey and an ankle problem for Ozil."

On Coquelin and Gabriel

"Coquelin is injured. We don’t think it will be too bad. Maybe two weeks.

"Gabriel has had a long term injury. He starts to run again now but needs two or three weeks before he can join in."

Wenger says Alexis Sanchez is definitely staying at the club (
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On Sanchez

"He looks good. He had a good rest so needs to work on his fitness. But once he’s in a game he’s sharp and looks like he’s never been away.

"He’s over the flu - that was never a problem for us."

On his frame of mind

"The frame of mind of a player is quite easy. Once you go out to play, you focus on the game and enjoy the game.

"This is a game that passes quickly in your life so enjoy every moment. He loves the game and what he does."

Have you had a conversation with him?

"Of course. I speak to my players."

What can you tell us then?

"Nothing."

Has he asked to leave?

"I have just answered. I will not give anything away on that.

The only thing I can tell you is he is focused."