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Arsenal receive huge double fitness boost ahead of busy Christmas period
ARSENAL have received a double injury boost ahead of their gruelling Christmas period.
Alexis Sanchez - Spotlight on
Theo Walcott could return to the side this weekend while Alexis Sanchez's injury is not as bad as first feared.
Walcott hasn't played since October but should be involved on Saturday against Sunderland.
Sanchez limped off during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Norwich with a hamstring injury.
However new reports, from the Daily Mirror, suggest he could be out for just three weeks.
That would see him return in time to take on Manchester City on December 21 at the Emirates.
The Chile star has been Arsenal's main man this season with six goals in 14 games.
But Arsene Wenger's refusal to rest him has now left them short.
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