Arsenal's
stuttering domestic form didn't appear to faze the squad as they
travelled via Eurostar to Belgium ahead of their Champions League group
match against Anderlecht on Wednesday.
The
Gunners were all smiles as they boarded the train on Tuesday as they
look to record their second Champions League victory of the season.
The
squad were in a relaxed mood as England quartet Alex
Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jack Wilshere, Danny Welbeck and Calum Chambers can
all be seen sharing a table in first class while enjoying their
electronic devices.
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Arsenal squad looked in relaxed mood as they travelled to Belgium via Eurostar on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League match
Gunners travelled to Belgium in preparation for their Group D encounter at Anderlecht on Wednesday night
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (left), Jack
Wilshere (centre left), Danny Welbeck (centre right) and Calum Chambers
were all smiles on the train
Spain trio Santi Cazorla (left), Mikel
Arteta (centre) and Nacho Monreal (right) will be hoping to feature for
the Gunners on Wednesday
Club captain Arteta travelled with the squad as he steps up his recovery from a calf injury
Spain
trio Mikel Arteta, Santi Cazorla, and Nacho Monreal all sat together -
with the latter two hoping to keep their places in Arsene Wenger's
starting XI after being selected for their Premier League 2-2 draw
against Hull on Saturday.
Arsenal
go into their Champions League clash with Anderlecht facing a
goalkeeping crisis with untested Emiliano Martinez set to be thrown in
at the deep end.
The
Gunners are without first choice keeper Wojciech Szczesny due to
suspension following his red card against Galatasaray and second choice
David Ospina is out with a thigh injury.
Third-choice
Martinez, who sat next to summer signing Alexis Sanchez on the
Eurostar, trained with the rest of his team-mates ahead of the trip to
Belgium alongside three other untried keepers.
Emiliano Martinez (right) is set to start Arsenal's match at Anderlecht due to the absence of Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina
The 22-year-old has only played twice for the club - with his last appearance for the north London outfit coming two years ago
Argentine
Martinez, 22, is a product of Arsenal's youth system. He has played
just twice for the club in the past with his last appearance coming in
the kamikaze 7-5 Capital One Cup win over Reading two years ago.
Martinez spent a period on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last year.
He
played 15 times for the Owls but the Champions League tie in Anderlecht
will be the biggest match he has been involved in since his arrival in
England.
So
far in the Champions League Arsenal have beaten Galatasaray but lost to
Borussia Dortmund and have three points from a possible six.
Germany duo Lukas Poldolski (left) and Per Mertesacker were in a relaxed mood as they enjoyed riding in first class
Alexis Sanchez will be hoping to add to his Arsenal Champions League tally after scoring in their 4-1 win against Galatasaray
There was some good news for Wenger as Aaron Ramsey trained with the squad as he prepares to make his first start in a month.
The Welsh international came off the bench during the draw with Hull at the weekend and is in line to start on Wednesday night.
There
was further good news for Arsenal as Theo Walcott trained with the
first team as he steps up his return from nine months out after
rupturing knee ligaments against Tottenham Hotspur in January.
He played 45 minutes for the reserves on Friday night, but is not expected to feature against Anderlecht.
Arsenal were given a boost ahead of Wednesday's match as influential midfielder Aaron Ramsey trained with the squad on Tuesday
Theo Walcott (centre) also took part in training as he steps up his return from nine months out after rupturing knee ligaments
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