Vieira ruled out of Community Shield

Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is ruled out of Sunday’s Community Shield against Manchester United with a thigh injury amid continued speculation over a potential move to Real Madrid.

Sol Campbell is also sidelined with an Achilles problem, although Thierry Henry could make a surprise appearance as a substitute after making a quicker recovery from a similar injury.

Fredrik Ljungberg is set to be rested, while midfielder Mathieu Flamini cannot play as international clearance has yet to be received amid talks over compensation due to Marseille.

PROVISIONAL SQUAD: Lehmann, Almunia, Taylor, Lauren, Toure, Cygan, Senderos, Cole, Clichy, Gilberto Silva, Edu, Pires, Ljungberg, Pennant, van Persie, Reyes, Bergkamp, Henry, Aliadiere, Jeffers.