Eduardo out for Gunners

Arsenal will be without striker Eduardo (groin) for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Blackburn.

Russian midfielder Andrei Arshavin will be available having been cup-tied for the midweek Champions League game in Rome, when the Gunners went through following extra-time and penalties.

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.

Team (from): Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Nasri, Denilson, Song, Walcott, Arshavin, van Persie, Fabianski, Djourou, Gibbs, Vela, Bendtner, Eboue, Diaby.