Full-back Kieran Gibbs has a 50-50 chance of returning against Wigan as his groin injury is healing fast, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

At the end of the week when Rangers and Portsmouth went into administration, is it sensible to question the prudent housekeeping of Arsene Wenger?

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Arsenal will have Swiss defender Johan Djourou (calf) available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton.

Arsenal will hand fitness tests to Thierry Henry, Mikel Arteta (both calf) and Bacary Sagna (ankle) ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Aston Villa.

Phil Jones and Chris Smalling have returned, but there was no place for Rio Ferdinand in Manchester United’s starting line-up to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium today.

Thierry Henry (calf) faces a fitness test ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester United at Emirates Stadium.

Captain Robin van Persie returned to the Arsenal starting line-up after an extended break as Thierry Henry was made to wait for his first Premier League appearance in almost five years against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will return to the squad following an extended break for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Swansea.

Arsenal’s record goalscorer Thierry Henry has been named on the bench for tonight’s FA Cup third-round clash with Leeds at the Emirates Stadium.

THE season of goodwill to all men?

Defender Johan Djourou is ahead of schedule in his return from a groin injury and could play for Arsenal in Tuesday’s home game against Wolves.

Arsenal will be without any recognised full-backs for tomorrow’s game at Aston Villa.

ARSENAL ended their Champions League Group F campaign with a defeat at Olympiakos — but the Greeks still missed out on the knockout stages.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has selected a mixed squad for tomorrow’s final Champions League Group F game at Olympiacos.

IT IS DOUBTFUL Sheikh Mansour had nights of glory in the Carling Cup in mind when he sanctioned Manchester City’s lavish spending spree. Yet trophies possess a certain lustre, and City’s wealth of talent are well aware they are capable of winning any competition they put their mind to.

ARSENE WENGER has warned Arsenal not to send themselves back to “Hell” by underestimating the challenge which awaits at Norwich today.

Carl Jenkinson misses Sunday’s match against Stoke with the knee problem he picked up against Marseille in the Champions League in midweek.

Carl Jenkinson is likely to replace right-back Bacary Sagna against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Arsenal will give late fitness tests to England winger Theo Walcott (knee) and Gervinho (hamstring) before Sunday’s London derby against Tottenham at White Hart Lane but central defender Laurent Koscielny (ankle) is out.

Samir Nasri has been included in Arsenal’s squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool despite reportedly being on the verge of a move to Manchester City.

Cesc Fabregas has been omitted from Arsenal’s squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League opener against Newcastle while Samir Nasri faces a fitness test.

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Arsenal will hand late fitness tests to midfielders Samir Nasri (hamstring) and Abou Diaby (calf) as well as full-back Gael Clichy (hamstring) ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Fulham.

ARSENAL suffered a humiliation yesterday after defeat to Aston Villa in their final home game of the season, with supporters jeering the team during a lap appreciation after the final whistle.

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Centre-back Thomas Vermaelen is set to return for Arsenal after nine months out with a niggling Achilles problem in the Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey was named in the team to face Stoke on his return to the Britannia Stadium – the same venue where he horrifically broke his leg last season.

Centre-back Thomas Vermaelen could return for Arsenal after nine months out with a niggling Achilles problem in the Barclays Premier League clash at Stoke on Sunday.

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has returned to action from a long-term Achilles injury with the reserves, but will not be rushed back into the first-team squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash against leaders Manchester United at Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger has made the surprise decision to replace Jack Wilshere with Alex Song in Arsenal’s midfield for tonight’s north London derby at White Hart Lane.

Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna (knee) is set to return for tomorrow’s trip to rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal could welcome back goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from a finger injury for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was dramatically drafted in for his 200th Arsenal appearance at Blackpool today.

Arsenal will hand England winger Theo Walcott (ankle) a late fitness test for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool, but midfielder Alex Song (knee) misses out.

Arsenal will welcome back captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), England winger Theo Walcott (ankle) as well midfielders Alex Song (knee) and Abou Diaby (groin) for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Blackburn at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his team’s 2-2 draw at West Brom was two points dropped in the Barclays Premier League title race – but insisted it was an important one gained for the players psychologically.

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Jens Lehmann is among Arsenal’s substitutes for the Premier League clash with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will take his place on the Arsenal bench at West Brom tomorrow after agreeing a short-term deal to return to his old club.

Arsenal will be without captain Cesc Fabregas for tomorrow’s FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester United after the Spain midfielder aggravated his hamstring problem in the midweek Champions League defeat to Barcelona.

Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas will both start for Arsenal against Barcelona in the Champions League match at the Nou Camp tonight.

Arsenal will be without Cesc Fabregas and Alex Song for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.

ARSENE WENGER last night told Nicklas Bendtner to forget about facing Barcelona despite his sublime hat-trick in Arsenal’s cathartic victory over Leyton Orient.