Thomas Vermaelen boost for Arsenal as scan reveals defender has not broken his leg

Early exit: Vermaelen limps off at Villa ParkArsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has not fractured his leg but is doubtful for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United, the north London club have confirmed. Vermaelen limped off in the first half of the goalless draw at Aston Villa and Guners boss Arsene Wenger feared the centre-half was set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.But a scan on Thursday afternoon revealed the injury was not as bad as first thought.Wenger told the club's official website: 'There is no fracture in Thomas' leg but his injury still has to be assessed. 'There is still a good chance he will not play on Sunday.'Eduardo has a small, small, small hamstring problem. He will be out for one week. He will not make Man United but he might make Chelsea.' Emmanuel Eboue and Alex Song are likely to feature against United after returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty. 'Eboue and Song have been in this morning. Eboue has been running outside,' said Wenger. 'They are both in good shape, tired but in good shape. Both of them are available for Sunday.'  Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 0: Wenger's 'long-ball' dig after Vermaelen breaks leg 'I'm good enough to be Arsenal's top striker,' crows fit again BendtnerUnited see off Arsenal in the race to sign Fulham defender SmallingArsenal v Manchester United will be world's first 3D football matchCompetition: Win an Arsenal shirt signed by skipper Cesc Fabregas ARSENAL FC

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