Toure back for Gunners

Defender Kolo Toure will return to the Arsenal side following a calf problem for tomorrow night’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Roma in Italy.

Midfielders Samir Nasri and Denilson also come back into contention after being rested for the FA Cup win over Burnley on Sunday, but Russia international Andrei Arshavin is ineligible for the European tie after his move from Zenit St Petersburg.

Striker Eduardo and Theo Walcott could feature, but defender Mikael Silvestre (calf) is not yet match fit, while Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring), captain Cesc Fabregas (knee) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring tendon) continue their rehabilitation.

Provisional squad: Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Toure, Clichy, Nasri, Denilson, Song, Walcott, Van Persie, Eduardo, Fabianski, Djourou, Ramsey, Vela, Bendtner, Diaby, Eboue.