ARSENAL v Stoke: Theo Walcott forced out through injury
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 2:59 PM on 04th December 2009
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will miss the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke because of a hamstring injury.
However, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger expects Walcott to be available for Wednesday's Champions League match against Olympiacos.
Slip up: Walcott (left) has a minor setback
Alex Song is suspended for the showdown at the Emirates Stadium but right-back Bacary Sagna has recovered from his ankle injury.
Gael Clichy (back), Abou Diaby (calf) and Nicklas Bendtner (groin) are still missing, as are Johan Djourou (knee), Kieran Gibbs (foot) and Robin van Persie (ankle).
Team (from): Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Gallas, Traore, Denilson, Fabregas, Nasri, Arshavin, Mannone, Eduardo, Eboue, Vela, Senderos, Wilshere, Silvestre, Ramsey, Rosicky.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1233231/ARSENAL-v-Stoke-Theo-Walcott-forced-injury-ahead-Potters-match.html#ixzz0YjqbKaKk
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 2:59 PM on 04th December 2009
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will miss the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke because of a hamstring injury.
However, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger expects Walcott to be available for Wednesday's Champions League match against Olympiacos.
Slip up: Walcott (left) has a minor setback
Alex Song is suspended for the showdown at the Emirates Stadium but right-back Bacary Sagna has recovered from his ankle injury.
Gael Clichy (back), Abou Diaby (calf) and Nicklas Bendtner (groin) are still missing, as are Johan Djourou (knee), Kieran Gibbs (foot) and Robin van Persie (ankle).
Team (from): Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Gallas, Traore, Denilson, Fabregas, Nasri, Arshavin, Mannone, Eduardo, Eboue, Vela, Senderos, Wilshere, Silvestre, Ramsey, Rosicky.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1233231/ARSENAL-v-Stoke-Theo-Walcott-forced-injury-ahead-Potters-match.html#ixzz0YjqbKaKk