Gilberto's Arsenal KO

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto is ruled out of tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa and is doubtful for next Tuesday’s clash against Manchester United at Highbury with a groin injury.

Arsene Wenger, who was without the Brazilian against Chelsea due to suspension, revealed: “We lose Gilberto against Villa and he also has a good chance of missing the Manchester United game.”

Robin van Persie is back in contention after missing the midweek 4-0 win against Portsmouth with a knee injury, but Ashley Cole and Gael Clichy are still long-term absentees.

Team (from): Lehmann, Almunia, Lauren, Eboue, Cygan, Campbell, Toure, Senderos, Flamini, Fabregas, Song, Pires, Ljungberg, Hleb, Reyes, van Persie, Henry, Bergkamp.