afc Sunderland v Arsenal, Saturday 21st November 21, 3om KO

[TF S4DK]

It has been a difficult week for Arsenal on the injury front but, when Arsène Wenger spoke to Arsenal TV Online on Thursday afternoon, he was finally able to report some good news.The manager has scratched the names Lukasz Fabianski, Carlos Vela, Denilson and Armand Traore off his injured list. He also confirmed that, following nine weeks out with a back problem, the Brazilian midfielder would definitely make the trip to Sunderland on Saturday.After the injuries collected by Robin Van Persie (ankle) and Kieran Gibbs (foot) during the international break, this was just the boost Arsenal needed.The Dutchman will be out for around six weeks while, according to Wenger, the Englishman has a chance to return against Standard Liege on Tuesday - both less time than was first feared. With the likes of Abou Diaby and Theo Walcott also close to fitness, you could argue that, while hardly idle, Arsenal’s medical team are much less troubled than they might have been.“We have no news yet on Andrey Arshavin,” said Wenger around lunchtime, before the Russian had reported back from international duty, “but it looks like everyone else will be available.“Theo Walcott (knee) is short for the weekend and so is Jack Wilshere (ankle). But Denilson is available and in the squad for the weekend game. Traore and Vela are both fit and available.“Fabianski is available too. Bendtner (groin) is out for three more weeks and Diaby (calf) has a little chance for Chelsea.”Gael Clichy (back) and Johan Djourou (knee) complete Arsenal’s injury list.

[Afroman]

Very good news. Glad to see denilson & vela back.

[MrJibbles]

Finally we are back to something we all care about.Tricky game especially with the amount of players out.Could well be-Eboue-Arshavin--Eduardo-Unless he sticks in Nasri or Rosciky.

[SaladFingers]

Theo is in the squad

[Afroman]

Walcott back in squad to face Sunderland Theo Walcott will return to the Arsenal squad for Saturday's Premier League trip to Sunderland.The England star has not played since suffering a knee injury during the 3-1 win over Birmingham City on October 17.More to follow.

big.

[Mr Invincible 49]

thats a big look. Theo wont start but if things aren't going out way he might get a few mins!

[Badman]

im pumped for thisshould be a good one