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David Beckham has been given the No 23 training kit, but he won't be playing for Arsenal in the FA Cup third round at Burnley tomorrow.

Feeling fit: David Beckham at Arsenal's training ground

Jumping for joy: Fabregas shows his delight at the latest arrival at Arsenal

In fact, the LA Galaxy playmaker won't be turning out at all.

Arsene Wenger welcomed the former Manchester United midfielder to Arsenal training yesterday, where he will be working on improving his fitness for the new MLS season and England's friendly against Switzerland on February 6.

Point to prove: Beckham with Fabregas at Arsenal training

Wenger made it clear that his arrival will "not become a circus" and that it would not destabilise the Barclays Premier League leaders.

"He will not be playing in any games and will not be registered," insisted Wenger.

"He is just training. We are helping him to work on his fitness and trying to keep it as quiet as possible.

"We don't want to make something complicated out of something that is very simple. He doesn't live far away and has always loved Arsenal, so that's why we are helping him. It will not become a circus.

"We are quite well equipped here to handle it all. We have mirror doors and everything that is needed."