Eduardo set for Gunners bow

Summer signing Eduardo da Silva could make his Arsenal debut at Blackburn on Sunday.

The Croatian striker is fit again following a minor ankle problem, while midfielder Denilson is also back in the squad after a similar injury.

Winger Emmanuel Eboue (ankle) is a doubt, but otherwise there were no other concerns following the midweek Champions League win in Prague.

Abou Diaby (ankle) and striker Emmanuel Adebayor (groin) are still out, along with veteran midfielder Gilberto, after his summer of international duty with Brazil.

Provisional squad: Lehmann, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue, Fabregas, Flamini, Rosicky, Hleb, van Persie, Almunia, Eduardo, Bendtner, Walcott, Senderos, Traore, Hoyte, Song, Denilson.