Arshavin confirms bad news for Gunners - I will miss clash with Porto

Andrey Arshavin has confirmed Arsene Wenger's fears that he will miss Arsenal's Champions League clash against Porto next week.The Russia star injured a hamstring against Liverpool, and although scans revealed no serious damage, Wednesday's match in Portugal will come too soon.'If all goes well, I get back on the pitch as early as the next Premier League match, against Sunderland on February 20,' Arshavin told Russian newspaper Sport Express. Arshavin: Set to miss Arsenal's clash with Porto'However, the next game - against Porto in the Champions League - I will miss.'Wenger could also be without midfielder Alex Song, who has a knee ligament problem, for the first-leg match in the first knock-out round of the Champions League.Up front, Eduardo should be fit, with Samir Nasri available to deputise for Arshavin. Fabregas will leave Arsenal and join Barcelona one day, claims XaviIt's squeaky bum time, Carlo Ancelotti, as Manchester United and Arsenal join Chelsea in three-horse race. againARSENAL FC

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