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Theo Walcott during Arsenal's pre-season training

Theo Walcott issues the challenge to Arsenal squad to hit the ground running

England winger wants squad to continue good form ahead of Premier League title challenge

Nicklas Bendtner

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Yaya Sanogo scored 11 goals in 24 appearances with Auxerre

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20-year-old scored 11 goals in 24 appearances for Auxerre

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Sant Cazorla for Arsenal

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If we make a good start, Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League title claims Olivier Giroud

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Nicklas Bendtner

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The Uruguyan international has been in sensational form this season

<b>Fernando Llorente</b><br/>
The Spanish striker is another stellar signing in the offing for clubs around the continent as he enters the final months of his contract. After superbly leading the line for an exciting Athletic Bilbao side on their route to the Europa League final, Llorente has found himself out of favour this season but has a long list of admirers, most notably Juventus, to choose from.

Arsenal 'target' Fernando Llorente agrees to join Juventus

Spain international had been linked with move to the Premier League

Didier Drogba

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The former Chelsea striker joined Shanghai Shenhua in the summer

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Platini studies disciplinary judgement as criticism mounts over response to racism row

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