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Jamie Kemble

Wonderkid features, Willian fit - Four things spotted in Arsenal training ahead of Wolves clash

Arsenal are gearing up for a home clash with Wolves this weekend as they look to correct their disappointing form in the Premier League.

The Gunners have struggled to take their Europa League form into the league so far this season, securing qualification to the knockout stage in Europe with 12 points from four games but only managing 13 points from nine games domestically.

Arsenal's latest Europa League win was over Norwegian outfit Molde during the week, winning 3-0, and they now face a quick turnaround with Wolves in town on Sunday.

Ahead of the game, the Gunners held a training session at London Colney on Saturday and armed with pictures from the morning practice, we have compiled a list of things we noticed, including a number of key injury updates.

Take a look below.

Willian looks fit

Willian was left behind for the trip to Molde for Arsenal's 3-0 Europa League win over Molde during the week after suffering injury against Leeds United last weekend.

But there were encouraging signs in training with the Brazillian working in a full-contact session with his teammates ahead of the Wolves clash.

It seems Willian has recovered from his calf injury and it's likely he will be in contention on Sunday.

Saka features

The same goes for Saka, who was left in considerable pain following a knock against Leeds.

In fact, Mikel Arteta was left concerned over whether the wide man would make it in time to face Wolves.

Saka trains with Arsenal ahead of the Wolves clash (David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

But there are encouraging signs with Saka appearing to be in contact training and in contention for the visit of Nuno Espirito Santo's men.

Youth feature heavily

Arsenal's latest session was awash with youth as Arteta continues to give youngsters experience with he first-team pros.

The Spaniard said he wants to give youth a 'real chance' after young guns like Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock impressed and scored in the win over Molde during the week.

Of course, both of those players featured in training on Saturday, as well as Folarin Balogun, but the youth involvement did not end there with Charlie Patino looking sharp, featuring alongside George Lewis, Omari Hutchinson and Jason Sraha.

Luiz all smiles

David Luiz was, as ever, leading the foolery in Saturday's training session, pictured laughing with his teammates, and that's a good sign following reports of a bust-up with Dani Ceballos recently.

Luiz also came off as a precaution against Molde, so fans will be pleased to hear he was involved in training and looking as though his spirits were high. Though, you expect nothing less with the Brazilian defender.

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