Wenger welcomes back key men, including a world champion

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
21 Aug	3:00 PM	P	Blackpool (H)	6	0	Win

Manager Arsène Wenger has hinted that he may have as many as five key players back for the first home game of the new season.

World Cup champion and captain Cesc Fabregas could be one of the personnel returning, as well as finalist Robin van Persie. Fabregas missed the season opener at Liverpool due to a chest infection.

We could also see the likes of Alex Song, Johan Djourou and Denilson return to the squad, at least making the bench.

Wenger said: "All are available - at different levels [of fitness].

"I need to make up my mind who I integrate in the squad. But there is no major problem for anybody really.

"Denilson has not played since 14th April and not played one minute of a game [in pre-season]. He still needs to work. All the others are quite available, at least to be on the bench.

"But at the same time we do not want to rush it. To have a good season you need a good preparation so we want to especially build up Cesc and van Persie well.

"They came back on 5th August and you need three to four weeks' preparation if you want to do well in the Premier League."

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