Fabregas absent for Gunners

Arsenal will be without key midfielder Cesc Fabregas and several other first-team regulars for tomorrow night’s Champions League qualifier against FC Twente in Holland.

Fabregas (hamstring) joins the likes of Kolo Toure (hip), Abou Diaby (thigh), Philippe Senderos (hamstring) and summer signing Samri Nasri (knee/thigh) on the sidelines along with Tomas Rosicky and Eduardo, who are both recovering from long-term injuries.

The number of absentees means Wales Under-21 international Aaron Ramsey – who joined the Gunners in a £5m deal from Cardiff – could be handed a full competitive debut alongside young Brazilian Denilson in midfield.

Team (from): Almunia, Fabianski, Sagna, Gallas, Clichy, Hoyte, Djourou, Ramsey, Wilshere, Gibbs, Denilson, Walcott, Eboue, Randall, Adebayor, Van Persie, Bendtner, Vela.