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Robin van Persie could return for Saturday's match against Wigan Athletic after missing out on Arsenal's dramatic Champions League victory over Standard Liege on Wednesday.
The Dutch forward injured his kneecap during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Manchester City in what proved to be a rough encounter for him as he also suffered a kick to the face courtesy of Emmanuel Adebayor.
Midfielder Denilson, however, is still nursing a sore back and will be sidelined a bit longer.
"Robin van Persie is the most likely to come back [for Saturday]," explained manager Arsene Wenger in an exclusive interview with Arsenal TV Online. "Denilson looks to be out for a few weeks with a back problem."
Arsenal have been beset by a recent spate of injuries. Wenger will have to do without Theo Walcott, Samir Nasri, Carlos Vela and Johan Djourou, though Andrey Arshavin has a slim chance of seeing action against Wigan.
"There is a 10 per cent chance for Arshavin," confirmed Wenger.
Meanwhile, goalkeepers Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski are still unavailable, clearing the way for 21-year-old Vito Mannone to continue between the posts for the Gunners.
Mannone got off to a torrid Champions League debut on Wednesday against Standard, conceding two goals within the first four minutes before even getting a feel of the ball. But the Italian rookie did manage to settle down afterwards en route to a 3-2 Arsenal win.
The Dutch forward injured his kneecap during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Manchester City in what proved to be a rough encounter for him as he also suffered a kick to the face courtesy of Emmanuel Adebayor.
Midfielder Denilson, however, is still nursing a sore back and will be sidelined a bit longer.
"Robin van Persie is the most likely to come back [for Saturday]," explained manager Arsene Wenger in an exclusive interview with Arsenal TV Online. "Denilson looks to be out for a few weeks with a back problem."
Arsenal have been beset by a recent spate of injuries. Wenger will have to do without Theo Walcott, Samir Nasri, Carlos Vela and Johan Djourou, though Andrey Arshavin has a slim chance of seeing action against Wigan.
"There is a 10 per cent chance for Arshavin," confirmed Wenger.
Meanwhile, goalkeepers Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski are still unavailable, clearing the way for 21-year-old Vito Mannone to continue between the posts for the Gunners.
Mannone got off to a torrid Champions League debut on Wednesday against Standard, conceding two goals within the first four minutes before even getting a feel of the ball. But the Italian rookie did manage to settle down afterwards en route to a 3-2 Arsenal win.
Source: www.goal.com
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