Arshavin an illness doubt for Gunners

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin is struggling to shake off a virus ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday.

The Russian was cup-tied for the midweek Champions League tie against Manchester United, and has be unable to train for the past two days.

Full-back Gael Clichy (back) will now miss the rest of the season, along with fellow defender William Gallas (knee), striker Eduardo (groin) and long-term absentee Tomas Rosicky.

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