Gallas to captain Gunners for semi-final

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed William Gallas will lead the side for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final second leg at Tottenham.

Philippe Senderos (nose) has joined Johan Djourou (groin) on the sidelines, so Justin Hoyte or Gilberto are set to fill in at centre-back.

Theo Walcott is set to return, having not been involved at all in the win over Fulham on Saturday, while Abou Diaby and Nicklas Bendtner should also both feature after being unused substitutes at Craven Cottage.

Striker Robin van Persie (thigh) is not yet match fit, while Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue and Alex Song are all away at the African Nations Cup.

Team (from): Fabianski, Sagna, J Hoyte, Gallas, Traore, Diaby, Denilson, Gilberto, Eduardo, Walcott, Bendtner, Mannone, Rosicky, Randall, Gibbs, Lansbury, G Hoyte.