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Arsenal stars working hard over Christmas but Granit Xhaka and Alexis Sanchez take time for a festive hug

While fans sit at home around the turkey, there is no rest for footballers on Christmas day, and Arsenal's stars were training as usual at London Colney.

Mesut Ozil and Co were put through their paces ahead of Boxing Day's home game against West Brom.

And while they looked to be taking the session seriously, there was still time for some light-hearted moments ahead during the festive football feast.

Mesut Ozil attempts to control the ball as Aaron Ramsey and Gabriel watche on
Mesut Ozil attempts to control the ball as Aaron Ramsey and Gabriel watche on
Alexis Sanchez shows off his skills to evade Gabriel as Arsenal trained on Christmas Day
Alexis Sanchez shows off his skills to evade Gabriel as Arsenal trained on Christmas Day
French centre-back Laurent Koscielny plays a pass out from the back during the session
French centre-back Laurent Koscielny plays a pass out from the back during the session
Two of Arsenal's fringe players this season, Rob Holding and Olivier Giroud, battle for the ball
Two of Arsenal's fringe players this season, Rob Holding and Olivier Giroud, battle for the ball

Aaron Ramsey in particular looked in a good mood, flicking the face of second-string goalkeeper David Ospina during a quieter moment, while Ozil and Sanchez both found moments to relax between drills.