Gibbs close to comeback
Arsenal have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of Barclays Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
Left-back Kieran Gibbs misses out but should be available for the weekend’s FA Cup tie with Leeds after recovering from an ankle injury.
Midfielder Abou Diaby (calf), goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (ankle) and centre-back Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles) remain out.
Team (from): Fabianski, Clichy, Djourou, Koscielny, Sagna, Fabregas, Walcott, Arshavin, Song, Nasri, Wilshere, Denilson, van Persie, Squillaci, Eboue, Bendtner, Szczesny, Rosicky.
