Santi Cazorla could make Arsenal squad for Norwich

By Stephen Turner

Thursday 28 April 2016 17:05, UK

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.

"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.

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.