Skipper Vieira returns to boost Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will give Patrick Vieira his first start for over two months in the fourth round Carling Cup clash…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will give Patrick Vieira his first start for over two months in the fourth round Carling Cup clash with Wolves at Highbury tomorrow.

Vieira has recovered from his thigh injury and will lead a young Arsenal side as Wenger gives some of his fringe players - including Philippe Senderos, David Bentley and Michal Papadopulos - a run.

Striker Sylvain Wiltord is available after shaking off a groin problem but defenders Martin Keown and Lauren are both out through suspension.

Team (from): Lehmann, Cole, Cygan, Clichy, Campbell, Taure, Hoyte, Pires, Ljungberg, Edu, Silva, Bergkamp, Vieira, Henry, Wiltord, Kanu, Aliadiere, Stack, Senderos, Papadopulos, Bentley.

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