Duo out for Gunners

Arsenal will be without left-back Gael Clichy (ankle) and striker Nicklas Bendtner (groin) for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham, but goalkeeper Manuel Almunia should return from a virus.

Midfielder Abou Diaby (ankle) also picked up a problem while away with France, but is expected to be available along with captain Cesc Fabregas who missed Spain’s midweek game for personal reasons.