Clichy boost for Gunners

Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal expect full-back Gael Clichy (shin) to be fit for the visit of Hull tomorrow, but midfielder Samir Nasri (knee) remains out.

Alex Song – who played in the youthful Carling Cup side that beat Sheffield United 6-0 in midweek – has shaken off a hip problem.

Defender Mikael Silvestre will also be available for the first time following his move from Manchester United after recovering from a muscular injury, but Tomas Rosicky (hamstring), Abou Diaby (thigh), Amaury Bischoff (groin) and striker Eduardo (leg) are still sidelined.

Team (from): Almunia, Clichy, Toure, Gallas, Sagna, Fabregas, Denilson, Walcott, Adebayor, van Persie, Fabianski, Song, Djourou, Vela, Bendtner, Wilshere, Eboue, Silvestre.