Wenger welcomes back duo

25 September 2009 06:52
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been given a huge lift ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash at Fulham as Andrey Arshavin and Theo Walcott are available. Arshavin has missed four matches with a groin problem while Walcott has not played this season due to a side strain - but both are in the squad for Craven Cottage. Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is still struggling with a stomach problem so Vito Mannone could be in goal. "Arshavin should be back and (Robin) Van Persie should be all right despite a little problem," Wenger said. "We have a test with him and Almunia is still a week away. "We are very pleased because Arshavin gives us an attacking option that is always very interesting and away from home he's always very efficient as well. "He's a guy who turns up at the right moment and can always create chances or score himself."

Source: Eurosport