Gunners missing Ljungberg and van Persie

Freddie Ljungberg and Robin van Persie are both ruled out of Arsenal’s side ahead of tomorrow night’s clash against Manchester United at Highbury.

Ljungberg has a virus, while van Persie sustained another kick at Aston Villa on the same knee injury that had previously sidelined him.

Gilberto Silva is nevertheless hoping to return from a groin injury that sidelined him at Villa Park, while Ashley Cole and Gael Clichy are long-term absentees.

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