Wenger hopes to retain squad strength

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The Barclays Premier League leaders head into Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at Coca-Cola Championship Burnley still very much in contention for honours.

The Arsenal boss declared: "At the moment we have not too many injuries, but with the number of games we play and the intensity of the games we play, I have to be cautious not to let too many players go."

The Gunners have the first leg of a Carling Cup semi-final against north London rivals Tottenham coming up next week, and will also take on European Cup holders AC Milan for a place in the last eight of the Champions League.

Sunday's cup tie will be the last game before Arsenal lose trio Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure and Alex Song to the African Nations Cup.

Although Robin van Persie remains the only major injury concern, Wenger knows his troops could be left a bit thin on the ground should any unsettled players find a way out of Emirates Stadium during the transfer window.

The Gunners boss insists the "door is not closed" on veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann remaining at Arsenal, with the German set to feature at Turf Moor.

Reports have suggested the likes of Lassana Diarra - only signed from Chelsea in August - Abou Diaby and Brazilian midfielder Gilberto could be considering their futures.

Wenger, though, insists he has no intentions of adding to his playing staff, and is not keen to see any movement out of the club either.

He added: "At the moment, I have to take care of the season. We are in a good position and want to win every competition. You need a big squad and what looks a big squad can quickly look very short."