Arsenal players that are destined for the Championship

THE WELBECK TIMELINE* May 4, 2015: Arsene Wenger confirms Danny Welbeck will not face Hull due to an “inflammation” of the knee.

The Gunners surrendered their top spot in the Premier League after losing to the Blues by 1-0 at the Emirates.

I’m going min bet here but I am taking Burnley +2, I think they keep this tight and wouldnt be surprised if it took a late victor from Arsenal or even a replay to seperate these two.

The boss was pleased to confirm that Francis Coquelin and Tomas Rosicky are back in contention for a starting spot after recovering from their respective injuries.

Wenger’s side have stuttered in recent weeks, winning just two of their last six league games.

“It’s a possibility, ‘ admitted Wenger, who said he would play a ‘Premier League team” against the Championship high-fliers.

It had initially been feared he would be missing for as many as three months but Wenger has confirmed to reporters that Coquelin is available, while also updating the status of several other stars, including Santi Cazorla and Danny Welbeck.

Mertesacker believes the way the side has coped with a succession of injuries reflects the growing strength of Wenger’s squad.

“Coquelin gives us defensive stability in midfielder so he will compete with the players we have in this area”.

“And as I have said repeatedly, no matter who it is, who they are coming for, it would be insane to start dismantling the team now”.

A cheeky question about whether he would go for the vacant post prompted Wenger to laugh and reply: “I don’t want that job”.

However, Allardyce suggested that neither club would be willing to prise the 30-year-old away from North London. “The dream is still alive for me and hopefully I can fulfil it”. “The risk is part of the game and you have to feel comfortable with that”.

“The team news is quite good because we have many players in full training”.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson is set to be in the Burnley squad after joining on a short-term deal.