Gunners duo ruled out of United clash

Arsenal were dealt a blow at Manchester United this afternoon as defensive duo Bacary Sagna and Thomas Vermaelen were both ruled out of the Old Trafford clash.

The twin absence was part of five changes for the Gunners, with Francis Coquelin handed his Premier League debut in midfield as Arsene Wenger tried to arrest a dismal start that has brought them just a single point from two games so far.