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Arsenal v West Brom preview
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Once again Arsene Wenger will give his youngsters a chance to shine as Arsenal begin their Carling Cup campaign against West Brom.[LNB] Wenger has long-since used the Carling Cup as a breeding ground for his brightest talent, often seeing them progress to the latter stages despite their tenders years.[LNB]Current Arsenal stars likes Cesc Fabregas, Gael Clichy, Alex Song and Nicklas Bendtner have all been blooded in this competition before going onto become first-team regulars.[LNB]And Wenger is expected to again give his youngsters and fringe players a chance to impress on Tuesday.[LNB]Centre-half Philippe Senderos should provide some experience at the back after remaining at Emirates Stadium despite the chance to leave during the transfer window, along with veteran Mikael Silvestre, who has made just one appearance so far this season.[LNB]Sanchez Watt, 18, was on the bench for the UEFA Champions League game at Standard Liege and could start, while Kieran Gibbs, Fran Merida, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere are all likely to feature as they stake a claim for a regular first-team place.[LNB]West Brom newsGonzalo Jara could finally make his long-awaited West Brom debut at Arsenal.[LNB]The Chile defender had been unable to feature for his new employers as he awaited a work visa to enter the country but he was finally granted clearance towards the end of last week.[LNB]However, he still missed Saturday's stunning 5-0 triumph at Middlesbrough as he only arrived in England on Friday.[LNB]His availability could be perfect timing for head coach Roberto Di Matteo with the news left-back Joe Mattock will be out with an ankle injury while the left-sided Marek Cech also remains sidelined with an ankle problem of his own.[LNB]Influential midfielder Chris Brunt (knee) has also been ruled out on Tuesday night, while long-term absentees James Morrison (heel), Neil Clement and Ishmael Miller (both knee) are still missing.[LNB]
