Arsenal will be without first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (thumb) for the trip to Eastlands to face Manchester City on Saturday.Veteran German Jens Lehmann will get a rare start, while midfielder Gilberto (back) also misses out along with winger Tomas Rosicky (hamstring).

Holland striker Robin van Persie (thigh) is back in training, but is not yet match fit.

Johan Djourou (groin) and Denilson (hamstring) are also still not fit, while Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure and Alex Song are at the African Nations Cup.

Kick-off is at 12.45pm.

Gunners (from): Lehmann, Sagna, Gallas, Senderos, Clichy, Diaby, Fabregas, Flamini, Hleb, Adebayor, Eduardo, Fabianski, Hoyte, Bendtner, Walcott, Traore, Lansbury.

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