Palestra targets Arsenal return after injury setback

Chelsea's summer signing Marco Palestra is racing to be fit for Sunday's clash at Arsenal.

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What happened. Marco Palestra, who has yet to feature this season due to a knock, hopes to be available for Chelsea's match against Arsenal on Sunday.

• Palestra missed training on Thursday at Cobham.
• He attended the Gran Gala del Calcio in Milan on Wednesday.
• He was named in the Serie A team of the year.

Palestra's availability could boost Chelsea for a key Premier League fixture.

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