Arsenal recall heavy hitters for Wigan

Arsenal have recalled their big guns for tonight's second leg of the Carling Cup semi-final with Wigan at Highbury.

Arsenal have recalled their big guns for tonight's second leg of the Carling Cup semi-final with Wigan at Highbury.

Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Sol Campbell and Jose Antonio Reyes all start, while Robert Pires and fit-again Robin van Persie are named on the bench.

Youngster Kerrea Gilbert retains his place in defence, while Abou Diaby, signed from Auxerre, make his first start.

Wigan lead the tie 1-0, but manager Paul Jewell has his share of selection worries.

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Skipper Arjan de Zeeuw misses out, along with Lee McCulloch. Neil Mellor, on loan from Liverpool, is eligible and starts in attack alongside Jason Roberts.

Reto Ziegler, signed on loan from Tottenham this week, is among the substitutes.

Arsenal:Almunia, Gilbert, Senderos, Campbell, Lauren, Hleb, Silva, Diaby, Reyes, Bergkamp, Henry. Subs: Pires, Van Persie, Flamini, Poom, Djourou.

Wigan:Pollitt, Chimbonda, Scharner, Henchoz, Baines, Teale, Bullard, Kavanagh, Mahon, Roberts, Mellor. Subs: Filan, Jackson, Johansson, Francis, Ziegler.

Referee:P Dowd

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