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Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are progressing and will continue on upward curve

Image: Arsene Wenger: Happy with Arsenal's form but hopeful of further improvement

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal are a much better team than the one that faced Borussia Dortmund two seasons ago.

Wenger has confirmed Mathieu Flamini will miss the European clash with Dortmund. Flamini suffered a concussion in Saturday's 4-1 Premier League win over Norwich, and although the Group F clash is vital in their potential progress to the last 16, he will not be risked. Wenger said: "Flamini is doing well, has practiced normally, but we will not play him tomorrow. "There is a five-days (concussion) rule that we will respect, not to take any chance. It was a concussion and the doctor advised us not to play him. He will be okay for the weekend. "I'll leave myself 24 hours until tomorrow afternoon to decide the team." Wenger had earlier revealed that Theo Walcott had suffered an injury setback in training and is expected to spend another two weeks on the sidelines. The England international has been struggling to regain full fitness following groin and stomach surgery. Wenger said: "He had a setback on Thursday. He had to stop, to jog again. "I don't think we will see him against Dortmund nor Crystal Palace nor Chelsea. "He is at least two weeks away now."

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