Flamini out for three weeks

Arsenal have been dealt a further cruel blow after revealing that Mathieu Flamini will be missing for up to three weeks after picking up an injury against Liverpool in the Champions League and will be missing for the trip to Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger told Arsenal TV Online: ``It's a big blow but Gilberto has a lot of quality and experience. He will come in. He can help the team recover and focus.

"Apart from that we don't have any other injuries from Tuesday. We have a few bumps and bruises but nothing special.

"Robin van Persie is available. He had two good sessions yesterday and today. He looks to be OK and we'll see how we go from here. But Bacary Sagna is out.''