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GUNNER SPEAK OUT

Arsenal press conference: Arsene Wenger speaks to the media about Jack Wilshere, Santi Cazorla and Lucas Perez

The Gunners head into the Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Emirates with no fresh injury concerns

AHEAD of Arsenal's clash with Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, Arsene Wenger has had his say on Jack Wilshere, Santi Cazorla and Lucas Perez to name a few.

The French boss, 67, claims he is happy with Wilshere's progress at the Cherries and doesn't begrudge him for rooting for his current club, rather than his parent team.

 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has had his say on the weekend clash with Bournemouth
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has had his say on the weekend clash with BournemouthCredit: EPA

Meanwhile, Wenger added Perez is back in training, but after only one session he will not be considered for the Bournemouth clash.


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The Spaniard is in line to get back on the pitch for the EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton on Wednesday night.

Santi Cazorla and Hector Bellerin remain out for the Gunners for the clash, but there are no other injury concerns, with the squad coming through the midweek 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain unscathed.

Wenger also had his say on the abuse scandal that has rocked football this week, claiming it is damaging but it should not be considered an across-the-board problem.

Read the full press conference highlights below...

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