Gilberto misses season start

Gilberto will miss the start of Arsenal's season. The Arsenal midfielder, one of their longest serving players, will be keen to get back quickly to add some experience to the young Arsenal team.

Abou Diaby, Denilson and Cesc Fabregas are all ready to take their chance in his absence. Good news for Arsenal however, with Tomas Rosicky's fitness confirmed after he worryingly limped off after 32 minutes in a friendly against Salzburg.