Arsenal team news: Arsene Wenger receives major injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

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Arsenal team news: Arsene Wenger receives major injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

Arsenal face a tough away trip to Liverpool this weekend as they look to return to winning ways.

The game takes place on Sunday at Anfield, kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 (GMT).

Arsenal suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Stoke City on Saturday despite dominating vast swathes of this game.

Liverpool meanwhile came away from London with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Arsenal team news:

According to the Independent, Chile international Alexis Sanchez is in contention to return from injury against Liverpool. The news comes as a massive boost to Arsene Wenger who already finds himself under pressure from fans just two games into the season.

The former Barcelona forward missed Arsenal’s opening three games of the season due to an abdominal strain.

Per the source, the 28-year-old returned to full training last week and should be available for selection this weekend.

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Sanchez’s long-term future at the club is still cast in doubt as he has under 12-months remaining on his contract with the Gunners.

Mesut Ozil – who also has 12 months left on his contract – is also available for selection against Liverpool