Nicklas Bendtner is in line to partner Emmanuel Adebayor in attack against Aston Villa on Saturday following Eduardo's season-ending injury.Midfielder Abou Diaby should return to the squad following three weeks out with a calf problem, while defender Kolo Toure (knee) is still out but could return against AC Milan in the Champions League next week.

Emmanuel Eboue is suspended, while Alex Song (knee), Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) and Johan Djourou (groin) remain sidelined for the Emirates clash.

The Premier League leaders will not rush striker Robin van Persie back from his thigh injury.

Arsenal (from): Almunia, Sagna, Gallas, Senderos, Clichy, Walcott, Fabregas, Flamini, Hleb, Bendtner, Adebayor, Lehmann, J Hoyte, Denilson, Gilberto, Traore, Lansbury, G Hoyte.

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