Senderos available for Gunners

Premier League leaders Arsenal will have defender Philippe Senderos (knee) available for tomorrow’s clash with Birmingham at Emirates Stadium.

Johan Djourou (groin) is definitely out, but captain William Gallas will return at centre-back as Arsene Wenger recalls his first-team regulars following the midweek Carling Cup tie.

Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will be on the bench, despite continued talks over a proposed move to Borussia Dortmund.

Forward Robin van Persie (flu) is sidelined, while Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure and Alexandre Song are all away on international duty at the African Nations Cup.

Team (from): Almunia, Clichy, Gallas, Senderos, Sagna, Rosicky, Fabregas, Flamini, Hleb, Adebayor, Eduardo, Lehmann, Gilberto, Walcott, Hoyte, Bendtner, Denilson, Diaby, Traore, Diarra.