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In a desperate effort not to tempt fate, Arsene Wenger really does have an embarrassment of riches in his squad when the team is fully fit. The lack o
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Spurs set to loan out their spares
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A sold out stadium, a return to Premier League action – and a squad champing at the bit ahead of a clash with Newcastle this weekend. Brian McDermo