Vermaelen set for Gunners return
Centre-back Thomas Vermaelen could return for Arsenal after nine months out with a niggling Achilles problem in the Barclays Premier League clash at Stoke on Sunday.
Full-back Gael Clichy (hamstring) and defender Johan Djourou (ankle) face fitness tests.
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