Arsenal are stepping up their preparations for their return to Premier League action, with a visit from Leeds coming on Saturday.
The Gunners are eight points clear at the top of the table, though closest challengers Manchester City will play before them this weekend. Leeds will prove a tough test having enjoyed an up-turn in fortunes under new manager Javi Gracia.
But boss Mikel Arteta will be keen to get the title run-in off to the best possible start at the Emirates Stadium. Here, Mirror Football looks at the five biggest talking points from Arsenal 's latest training session, held on Thursday morning.
Partey injury fears calmed
There have been fears that Thomas Partey may be facing a spell on the sidelines after sitting out Ghana's draw with Angola on Monday. Partey was left as an unused substitute, with Black Stars boss Chris Hughton confirming it was due to an injury issue.
But concerns that he would forced to miss Arsenal's upcoming games have been eased, with the midfielder spotted participating in training. The 29-year-old completed work in the gym and joined his team-mates on the training pitch.
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Jesus back to his best
Having played just 38 minutes of Premier League football since the World Cup, Gabriel Jesus appears to be stepping up his return to fitness. The striker has come off the bench in the Gunners' last two top-flight outings.
But he appears set to be handed a larger role having had two weeks to continue his recovery ahead of the run-in. The Brazilian was seen getting fully involved in training, tackling Leandro Trossard for the ball, as well as sprinting forward while in possession.
Youngsters put through their paces
Arteta is likely to rely on his experienced professionals for Arsenal's final 10 games of the season. But that has not stopped him handing youngsters the chance to impress in the Gunners' latest training session.
Charles Sagoe, Mauro Banderia and Reuell Walters were all invited to join the first-team group at London Colney on Thursday. Sagoe and Banderia were even put up against even other in an attack versus defence drill.
Arteta focuses on marginal gains
Gunners boss Arteta is renowned for his modern coaching techniques, famously featured on the All or Nothing documentary. His push for marginal gains was on full display at Colney on Thursday.
In one section of the session, Oleksandr Zinchenko can be seen setting up to take a throw-in. As he does so, Arteta is vigorously shouting and pointing at his squad behind the Ukrainian.
Holding ready to step up
One noticeable absence from Arsenal training was William Saliba, who has formed a successful partnership with Gabriel in central defence this season. But with the Frenchman seemingly facing a race for fitness, Arteta may be forced to split up his trusted partnership.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury means that Ben White is certain to start at right-back, with Rob Holding slotting in instead of Saliba. The Englishman appears ready to step up, working with the ball in possession and completing work in the gym.
