SUNDERLAND v ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Robin van Persie is on of several key players missing for Arsneal's trip to face Sunderland.
The Gunners are boosted by the return of midfielder Denilson after the Brazilian's recovery from a back injury.
Manager Arsena Wenger is without left back Kieran Gibbs so Mikael Silvestre is ready to to slot in.
Sunderland head into their clash with Arsenal without suspended duo Kenwyne Jones and Michael Turner.
The Black Cats will welcome Lorik Cana back from suspension while Bolo Zenden could shake off a hip injury to return.
Manager Steve Bruce could be without goalkeeper Craig Gordon (hip) so Marton Fulop is on stand-by.
John Mensah has recovered from a calf injury and could be involved against the Gunners.
Teams:
Sunderland (from): Fulop, Bardsley, Da Silva, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Turner, Richardson, McCartney, Reid, Malbranque, Henderson, Campbell, Bent, Healy, Murphy, Meyler, Reed, Cana, Zenden, Mensah, Carson.
Arsenal (from): Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Gallas, Silvestre, Rosicky, Song, Fabregas, Nasri, Arshavin, Eduardo, Fabianski, Vela, Traore, Eboue, Denilson, Ramsey, Senderos, Wilshere, Walcott.
