Arsenal's players looked in good spirits after a successful Christmas period, as they trained ahead of the third of their festive fixtures hoping to pick up another three points.
Santi Cazorla and Alexis Sanchez appeared to be having a great time, with the Chilean star in particular unable to suppress his laughter throughout Wednesday's training session.
Defender Laurent Koscielny, who returned from injury for the 2-1 win over West Ham on Sunday, was also in a good mood, showing off for the cameras as Arsenal prepared for a trip to Southampton.
The Gunners go into the game off the back of consecutive wins which have lifted them to fifth in the table, level on points with Thursday's opponents, and a win could take them as high as third if Manchester United lose at Stoke.
But Arsenal may have to play the game without a recognised striker, with Olivier Giroud serving the second game of his three-match suspension and Danny Welbeck doubtful and due to be assessed before the game.
However, elsewhere Arsene Wenger's injury problems are beginning to ease, with Theo Walcott and Tomas Rosicky fit again, while Koscielny could be set for a second consecutive start after a stop-start first half of the season.
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