Vermaelen set for Arsenal bow

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.Midfielder Abou Diaby (groin), England forward Theo Walcott (back) and defender Johan Djourou (knee) have all been ruled out.Reserve goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (knee), Czech international Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) and France winger Samir Nasri (broken leg) are all sidelined.

Source: Eurosport