Boost for Arsenal as Wilshere and Flamini train ahead of crunch United clash



Arsenal were boosted by the presence of midfielders Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini at training on Saturday ahead of their visit to Manchester United.

The pair, who have both been sidelined due to injury, were back on the pitch at Arsenal's training HQ in Colney a day before their trip to Old Trafford.

Wilshere showed no signs of the ankle injury that has kept him out as he looked to be enjoying himself in the rain.

Boost: Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini both trained at Arsenal's base in Colney on Saturday Good spirits: Arsenal face Manchester United in a huge game at Old Trafford on Sunday All smiles: Wilshere showed no signs of the ankle injury that has kept him out of action Both men now could feature in the crunch game against Manchester United on Sunday. Arsenal travel to Old Trafford with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Last Saturday, goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey helped the Gunners defeat Liverpool 2-0 at the Emirates. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: We want consistency at the top level. Playing Manchester United is one of the benchmarks of the season. We can gain confidence and credit.

'In recent years it's not been a happy place for us, so we can show we have improved.' Fighting the cold: Arsene Wenger's side are five points clear at the top of the Premier League On the ball: Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla keeps he ball under tight control Sitting out: Wilshere could feature for Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday In form: Free-scoring midfielder Aaron Ramsey runs with the ball as Cazorla watches on Conference: Olivier Giroud and Mikel Arteta have a chat during training

A trip to Old Trafford means another meeting with former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, who moved to United from North London at the beginning of last season.