In pictures: Arsenal stars train ahead of Europa League clash against Rennes

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George Flood6 March 2019

Arsenal appear to have a relatively clean bill of health as they prepare to contest the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Rennes in Brittany, France on Thursday evening.

The Gunners seemed fairly relaxed as they trained under the watchful eye of Unai Emery on the eve of that clash at London Colney, with only long-term absentees Danny Welbeck (ankle), Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding (both knee) absent.

Alexandre Lacazette was involved in the session, although cannot play in either meeting with Rennes as he serves the final two games of a three-match ban handed down for his red card against BATE Borisov in Belarus last month.

Arsenal host Rennes after a 1-1 north London derby draw against Tottenham at Wembley that saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang botch a late penalty after Aaron Ramsey's early effort was cancelled out by Harry Kane's second-half spot-kick.

Lucas Torreira was shown a straight red card in the dying seconds of that contest for a rash foul on Danny Rose, though his suspension only applies to domestic competition.

The trip to Rennes' Roazhon Park comes in a crucial week for Arsenal, who also host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Only a solitary point currently separates the two rivals in the crowded race for a top-four finish.

Rennes, meanwhile, are currently 10th in Ligue 1 and should be well rested after their fixture against Nimes Olympique was postponed by the LFP to allow Julien Stephan's side - which features the likes of Hatem Ben Arfa and M'Baye Niang - more time to prepare.

Their last outing was in a 2-0 Coupe de France victory over second-tier side US Orleans on February 27.

Scroll through Arsenal's latest training pictures in the gallery above...

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