Arshavin returns for Gunners

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin is fit again following a virus ahead of the trip to champions elect Manchester United.

However, goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (ankle) will miss out on the Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Long-term absentee Tomas Rosicky is back in training, but will not play again this season. Full-back Gael Clichy (back), William Gallas (knee) and striker Eduardo (groin) are all sidelined.

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