Midfield woe for Gunners

Premier League leaders Arsenal will be without suspended midfielder Cesc Fabregas for the visit of struggling Wigan tomorrow.

Belarus winger Alex Hleb (hamstring) is facing around three weeks on the sidelines, while Mathieu Flamini (thigh), Abou Diaby (back) and Gilberto (travel fatigue) are also set to miss out.

Denilson, Lassana Diarra and Theo Walcott are in contention, along with fit-again centre-back Philippe Senderos – but striker Robin van Persie (knee) remains unavailable.

Provisional Squad: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Eboue, Denilson, Diarra, Rosicky, Walcott, Adebayor, Lehmann, Bendtner, Song, Hoyte, Traore, Eduardo, Randall.