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Fabregas out, Campbell & Song return — tell us your predicted line-ups against Porto

Cesc Fabregas won’t recover from his hamstring injury in time to play FC Porto tomorrow. However, Arsenal are boosted by the return of defence-minded players Sol Campbell and Alex Song for the last 16 tie.

Tomorrow’s Champions League clash is make or break where Arsenal’s European aspirations are concerned, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealing all on the injury situation earlier this afternoon.

“Cesc is ruled out for tomorrow’s game,” said the manager. “He has a hamstring problem and we could not even take a gamble with him.

“I was hoping [he would recover] after the game because we were cautious with him. He was not adamant about coming out of the team but still he has damaged his hamstring and we cannot take a gamble on him.

“However we have gained Sol Campbell back in the squad and Alex Song too, who was suspended against Burnley.”

Gooner Talk’s Predicted XI

Almunia
Sagna – Campbell – Vermaelen – Clichy
Nasri – Song – Diaby
Walcott – Bendtner – Arshavin

Who do you want to see start against Porto tomorrow? Tell us your preferred teams and predicted scorelines in the comments section below!

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