Arsene Wenger's News Conference

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Theo Walcott and Laurent Koscielny could make their Arsenal returns against Sunderland. 

Walcott has been absent with a calf injury picked up in the 3-0 Capital One Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, while Koscienly has been out with a thigh problem. 

When asked about the extent of Alexis Sanchez’s hamstring injury, Wenger said: “I'm not expert enough to know."

 

CAZORLA BLOW

Arsene Wenger says it is “possible” Santi Cazorla could be out until March with a knee injury. 

The midfielder suffered the injury during the 1-1 draw with Norwich City last Sunday. 

He completed the full 90 minutes despite hurting his knee in a collision with Gary O'Neil early in the second half.

JANUARY SPENDING?

 Arsene Wenger has refused to discuss potential transfer dealings and says he is only focussed on the upcoming fixtures. 

"We are in December and we are focused on tomorrow's game,” he said. 

"Our most important game is tomorrow, then we will see how to prepare for Olympiacos.

"We are focused on responding tomorrow. We need to show how strong we are."

'SANCHEZ WAS FIT'

Arsene Wenger insists Alexis Sanchez was happy to play against Norwich last Sunday. 

The forward sustained a hamstring injury during the second-half of the 1-1 draw at Carrow Road. 

It is not yet known how long the Chile international will be on the sidelines for. 

Wenger said: "I had a chat after with Alexis Sanchez and he was adamant he was fit to play."

WENGER ON TITLE RACE

Ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium, Arsene Wenger says up to six teams can win this season’s Premier League title. 

Manchester City currently lead the way on 29 points, just six points in front of Liverpool in sixth. 

He said: "Mathematically lots of teams can win it, realistically five or six.

"We will expect a tough game. Sunderland are organised defensively."

'NO STONES INTEREST'

Arsene Wenger has denied he is lining up a bid for Everton and England defender John Stones.

Premier League champions Chelsea had three bids for Stones turned down in the summer and Wenger insists Arsenal are not pursuing the 21-year-old. 

He said: "We are not after John Stones. We are in December and focus on tomorrow's game."