Arsene Wenger reveals Arsenal team update ahead of Southampton clash

ARSENE WENGER will not welcome back any of his injured players for Arsenal's Boxing Day trip to Southampton (7.45pm).

 

Arsene Wenger will have the same squad to choose from that beat Man City on Monday

 

It was hoped Alexis Sanchez would have returned for the game but the Chile international aggravated a hamstring problem last week and will be out until 10 January.

"We have nobody coming back," Wenger said. "It is the same players available."

 

Arsenal head into the clash off the back of a 2-1 victory over title challengers Manchester City.

They can reclaim top spot in the Premier League if they win at St Mary's and Leicester lose or draw at Liverpool.

Discussing the City victory, Wenger said: "It was an important win for us.

 

"What came out of the game is that we had a real strong team attitude and strong team effort.

"We got a positive result against a very strong team who will fight for the championship."

Mathieu Flamini and Alex Ramsey are expected to start once again in the centre of midfield for Arsenal, who have Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Jack Wilshere all out with injuries.

"Flamini is a more defensive player and you compensate always, but its most important that the pair works together," Wenger said.

"In this partnership, they’ve adapted quickly and well.

"The cohesion inside the club is very important. The face they’ve practised a lot together helps."