Santi Cazorla could make Arsenal squad for Norwich

By Stephen Turner

Image: Arsenal's Santi Cazorla injured his knee at Norwich earlier in the season

Santi Cazorla could be in the Arsenal squad this weekend for the first time since November, Arsene Wenger says.

Wenger at last has a full squad in training as the Gunners prepare to host Norwich on Saturday Night Football against a backdrop of planned supporter protests.

And Cazorla, whose return from a knee injury was delayed by Achilles problems, is in contention to face the Canaries five months after completing the reverse fixture at Carrow Road with badly damaged ligaments.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is still short of fitness after two months out with his own knee injury and will have to wait for a chance to impress Roy Hodgson ahead of Euro 2016.

"Everyone is training, so that's new for us," Wenger told the club website. "That's the first time this season.

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"It's Oxlade-Chamberlain's first week in full training now, so I don't think I will select him this weekend. Santi might be in the squad this weekend, I don't know yet. He is available."

Cazorla's return represents some good news for Wenger as he prepares to face the most co-ordinated protests of his 19-year Arsenal career in the wake of another faded title challenge.

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Image: Arsene Wenger is facing the prospect of renewed supporter protests this weekend

Two prominent supporters' groups have joined forces in an attempt to persuade fans to hold up banners reading: 
"Time for change. Arsenal is stale - fresh approach needed."

The message is intended to target both Wenger and the club's board, although three wins between now and the end of the season will guarantee a 19th straight year of Champions League football.

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