Sagna boost for Arsenal

Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna (knee) is set to return for tomorrow’s trip to rivals Tottenham.

Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (knee) has also been passed fit, along with midfielders Denilson (toe) and Tomas Rosicky (illness).

Centre-back Thomas Vermaelen continues his rehabilitation from an Achilles problem, but is not yet in first-team contention.

Team (from): Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy, Diaby, Wilshere, Walcott, Fabregas, Nasri, van Persie, Almunia, Song, Squillaci, Arshavin, Gibbs, Chamakh, Bendtner, Eboue, Rosicky, Denilson.