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Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal team news

Theo Walcott, who scored the equaliser in the first leg, is set to return for the game at White Hart Lane
Theo Walcott, who scored the equaliser in the first leg, is set to return for the game at White Hart Lane

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to continue with his rotation policy for tomorrow's Carling Cup semi-final second leg at Tottenham Hotspur, but could be tempted to include some first team regulars.

Theo Walcott is set to return, having not been involved at all in the win over Fulham on Saturday, while Abou Diaby, Gilberto, Nicklas Bendtner and Justin Hoyte should all feature after being unused substitutes at Craven Cottage.

Captain William Gallas may well continue in central defence as Johan Djourou (groin) is still out.

Striker Robin van Persie (thigh) is not yet match fit, while Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue and Alex Song are all away at the African Nations Cup,

Tottenham midfielder Steed Malbranque returns from suspension.

Ledley King was rested at the weekend to protect his knee and could return for the White Hart Lane clash, with the tie poised at 1-1.

Didier Zokora is on international duty and Chris Gunter is cup-tied. Gareth Bale (foot), Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee) and Anthony Gardner (ankle) are out, Darren Bent (knee) has been out recently and would be likely to miss out if he was fit.

Arsenal squad: Fabianski, J Hoyte, Gallas, Senderos, Traore, Diaby, Denilson, Gilberto, Eduardo, Walcott, Bendtner, Mannone, Sagna, Rosicky, Randall, Gibbs, Lansbury, G Hoyte.

Tottenham squad: Cerny, Robinson, Chimbonda, Lee, Stalteri, Dawson, King, Kaboul, Rocha, Huddlestone, Malbranque, Jenas, Boateng, O'Hara, Tainio, Lennon, Berbatov, Defoe, Keane, Rose, Taarabt.

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