Is Arsenal's title bid already in doubt amid fitness concerns?

Wenger says squad cohesion is his focus, as Welbeck fights injury and Sanchez takes a break

Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal and Chile striker Alexis Sanchez
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The new Premier League season is still three weeks away but Arsene Wenger is already bemoaning his luck with injuries and has confirmed that last season's star player will not be available for the Gunners' opening games next season.

However, he has also risked the ire of the fans by claiming that Arsenal already have a squad that is strong enough to challenge for the Premier League title and he will use pre-season friendlies to decide if he needs to bring in any new signings.

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