Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers – Team News
By Tom Humphrey
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Coquelin, Vermaelen (c), Koscielny, Monreal, Diaby, Rosicky, Arteta, Gervinho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Giroud. Subs: Mannone, Sagna, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla, Walcott, Podolski.
BLACKBURN ROVERS: Kean, Orr, Dann, Hanley, Martin Olsson, Pedersen, Williamson, Lowe, Marcus Olsson, Kazim-Richards, Rhodes. Subs: Usai, Givet, Fabio Nunes, Rekik, Nuno Gomes, Goodwillie, Bentley.
Gervinho makes his Arsenal return today.