Vermaelen set for Arsenal bow

14 August 2009 12:30
Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen is expected to make his Arsenal debut in the Barclays Premier League opener at Everton after recovering from a groin problem.[LNB]Midfielder Abou Diaby (groin), England forward Theo Walcott (back) and defender Johan Djourou (knee) have all been ruled out.[LNB]Reserve goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (knee), Czech international Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) and France winger Samir Nasri (broken leg) are all sidelined.

Source: Eurosport