Arsenal will again be without Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) for the crunch Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday.Midfielder Abou Diaby (calf) also remains sidelined, although new England call-up Theo Walcott is pressing for a place in the starting XI at Stamford Bridge.

Johan Djourou (groin) continued building his match fitness with the reserves in midweek and Eduardo is out for the remainder of the campaign with a broken leg.

The Gunners are the last team to win in the league at the Bridge, having recorded a 2-1 victory there in February 2004. Chelsea are unbeaten in their 77 home league fixtures since then.

Kick-off is at 4pm.

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