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Arsenal players return to training whilst Alexis Sanchez enjoys a luxury lunch
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Arsenal fans given huge boost by Mesut Ozil’s return to full training, but Alexis Sanchez confirms absence with luxury lunch Instagram post

MESUT OZIL has returned to training with Arsenal after making a full recovery from an ankle injury.

The German midfielder is set to feature in Friday's Premier League opener - meanwhile injured Alexis Sanchez showed off his fancy lunch on social media.

 Ozil will be expected to feature in the opening game of the season against Leicester on Friday
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Ozil will be expected to feature in the opening game of the season against Leicester on FridayCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Alexis Sanchez filmed his luxurious meal while his team-mates trained at London Colney
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Alexis Sanchez filmed his luxurious meal while his team-mates trained at London ColneyCredit: Instagram

Despite the German's encouraging return to the training ground, Alexis Sanchez remains out with an abdominal strain.


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The wantaway Chilean striker is set to be sidelined for the game against Leicester and remains a doubt for their trip to Stoke a week later.

Aaron Ramsey, who was considered doubtful by boss Arsene Wenger after carrying a calf injury, also returned to the squads training session.

Per Mertesacker featured, despite carrying a war wound above his eye after his collision with Gary Cahill.

Arsenal were without Ozil and Sanchez for the Community Shield clash against Chelsea on Sunday.

The two attacking aces are entering the final year of their contracts at the Emirates.

 Aaron Ramsey appears to have fully recovered from his calf injury and is in contention for the opener
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Aaron Ramsey appears to have fully recovered from his calf injury and is in contention for the openerCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The German shares a joke with team-mates Per Mertesacker and Mohamed Elneny
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The German shares a joke with team-mates Per Mertesacker and Mohamed ElnenyCredit: Getty - Contributor

Shkodran Mustafi remains out of action and has been given an extended break following in his involvement in this summer's Confederations Cup.

Gabriel, Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla are still long-term absentees.

Midfielder Francis Coquelin remains hopeful of a return, but an ankle ligament problem continues to restrict him.

 Striker Olivier Giroud looking focused during the training session
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Striker Olivier Giroud looking focused during the training sessionCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The Arsenal side prepare for their opener against Leicester City on Friday
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The Arsenal side prepare for their opener against Leicester City on FridayCredit: Getty - Contributor
 New boy Sead Kolasinac with Granit Xhaka during the training session
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New boy Sead Kolasinac with Granit Xhaka during the training sessionCredit: Getty - Contributor


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