Almunia sidelined for Arsenal

Arsenal will be without goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (thumb) for the trip to Manchester City tomorrow.

Veteran German Jens Lehmann will get a rare start, while midfielder Gilberto (back) also misses out along with winger Tomas Rosicky (hamstring).

Holland striker Robin van Persie (thigh) is back in training, but is not yet match fit.

Johan Djourou (groin) and Denilson (hamstring) are also still not fit, while Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure and Alex Song are at the African Nations Cup.

Team (from): Lehmann, Sagna, Gallas, Senderos, Clichy, Diaby, Fabregas, Flamini, Hleb, Adebayor, Eduardo, Fabianski, Hoyte, Bendtner, Walcott, Traore, Lansbury.