Newcastle v ARSENAL: Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri both out

12 August 2011 10:26
Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri have both been omitted from Arsenal's squad for their Premier League opener against Newcastle amid uncertainty over their futures at the Emirates.[LNB]Fabregashas been left out due to a lack of match fitness, according to manager Arsene Wenger, while Nasri is suffering from an illness.[LNB] Out: Samir Nasri (right)[LNB]Robin van Persie (knee) and Kieran Gibbs (thigh) face fitness tests but Theo Walcott and Thomas Vermaelen return to the squad. [LNB]Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Abou Diaby (ankle) are definitely out.[LNB]Provisional squad: Szczesny, Fabianski, Sagna, Vermaelen, Djourou, Gibbs, Rosicky, Ramsey, Song, Walcott, Arshavin, Gervinho, Van Persie, Squillaci, Jenkinson, Lansbury, Chamakh, Traore, Frimpong.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB]

Source: Daily_Mail