Clichy set to replace injured Cole against United

ASHLEY COLE has been ruled out of Arsenal’s Premiership clash against Manchester United on Sunday with a knee injury and faces a scan today to determine how long he will be on the sidelines.

Cole is almost certain to miss England’s friendly against Sweden next week in Gothenburg, leaving Wayne Bridge poised to start in the left-back role for the national side.

The Arsenal full-back jarred his knee during the midweek Champions League tie against Chelsea, in which he set up Robert Pires’ equaliser with a pin-point cross.