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Pumping iron before facing the Irons! Arsenal in high spirits ahead of West Ham clash

Arsenal have hit the gym ahead of their clash against West Ham Saturday lunchtime.

The Gunners return to Premier League action this weekend having comfortably beaten Blackpool 3-0 in the FA Cup last Saturday.

Unai Emery fielded a second-string team in order to give his first-choice players some much-needed rest following a hectic festive period.

Arsenal stars have hit the gym ahead of facing West Ham in the Premier League this weekend
The players appeared in extremely high spirits as they prepare for the return of league action

But the stars were back in the gym on Thursday, determined to keep the intensity up for their clash against the Hammers.

And Lucas Torreira, who was pictured working with the kettle bells at the training complex, has spoken of just how crucial he believes the hard work has been to him fitting seamlessly into the Arsenal squad since his arrival last summer.