Skipper Cesc set to return

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is set to return from three months out with a knee injury for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester City, but leading scorer Robin van Persie (groin) misses out.

Midfielder Abou Diaby (thigh) and striker Eduardo (groin) also picked up knocks during the international break, but forwards Theo Walcott (knee), Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring) and defender Mikael Silvestre (calf) are fit again, while striker Nicklas Bendtner (knee) should be available.