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Arsenal receives Alexis boost ahead of Spurs match

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez (hamstring) faces a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's north London derby at Spurs and could be fit, despite seemingly being ruled out on Thursday.

Sanchez could yet feature at Spurs. Credit: PA

England striker Danny Welbeck is expected back in the squad after recovering from a thigh injury, while new signing Gabriel Paulista should also be included.

Midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin) is still out along with Jack Wilshere (ankle), Mikel Arterta (ankle), Abou Diaby (calf) and full-back Mathieu Debuchy (shoulder).

Arsenal squad: Ospina, Gibbs, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Bellerin, Coquelin, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Walcott, Giroud, Szczesny, Welbeck, Monreal, Chambers, Rosicky, Flamini, Akpom, Gabriel, Sanchez.