Possible starting XIs:

Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Dann, Samba, Givet, N'Zonzi, Dunn, Rochina, Formica, Hoilett, Goodwillie

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Song, Arteta, Walcott, Benayoun, Gervino, van Persie


Saturday's early game features a meeting between two sides with just one win between them this season.

Arsenal's first victory of the campaign came at home to Swansea last weekend, while Blackburn claimed their only point of the season at Fulham last week.

There are plenty of similarities between the two sides' form, with Rovers winning just once in nine Premier League home games and the Gunners holding the same record on the road.

There will be increased scrutiny on Blackburn manager Steve Kean this weekend, with planned protests potentially taking place at Ewood Park.

The club's owners, Venky's, have this week urged supporters to refrain from showing they are disappointed and want fans to 'lend their full support to the team'.

Before last week's trip to Craven Cottage, the Lancashire club had lost all three top-flight games - an early run of form that has seen them sink to the bottom of the Premier League.

Arsene Wenger's team go into the clash on the back of a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund in midweek.

Team news
For Blackburn, Junior Hoilett and Chris Samba both suffered injuries in the draw at Fulham but are expected to be fit for the visit of Arsenal.

Hoilett left the pitch with concussion after a collision with Mark Schwarzer while Samba was substituted with a back problem.

There are more pressing doubts over the fitness of trio David Dunn (calf), Ryan Nelson (knee) and Morten Gamst Pedersen (thigh) who will all undergo late calls regarding their availability for the game.

Arsenal have Gervinho and Alex Song available again after both completed suspensions.

Meanwhile, Abou Diaby (knee) and Sebastien Squillaci (calf) will definitely miss the game as will Thomas Vermaelen and Jack Wilshere who have ankle injuries.

Aaron Ramsey has a chance of playing even though he missed the draw in Germany on Tuesday.

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Blackpool ke. . . . for premiership

madam my United send dem packing last season

sorry na blackburn i mean

:d :d

Hope arsenal will not break hearts again tomorrow

Arsenal will win this!

Arsenal just started their pre-season so this could go any way but I will go for a draw

We need this win to further boost the team morale

Hate it or not, GUNNERS FOR LIFE!!

Myself2:

We need this win to further boost the team morale

YES A WIN!!!

Game on!!!

My man Gerv doin his thing, made it look so easy. 1 - 0 to the arsenal.

Good anticipation and a goal by Gervinho.
Great pass by Song.
If U both played against Yoonited, we no for fall like that.

Rode our luck with that ball into the box, indecision on every side, can't afford to do much of that when yu have tall guys like Samba and Nzonzi lurking.

The bini boy made look like a strol in the park.

Is this BB first goal of the season?

A second goal will be of great help knowing how we usualy colapse in games! C'mon u gunners, & back to square on again  

Communication problems at the back, faulty offside trap but Yak is still smart sha even if the legs are not longer what they were but we shouldn't be encouraging Blackburn.

Yakubu scores& the old demons are back
Was Metersacker sleeping to allow him in behind his back?

ochukoccna:

Yakubu scores& the old demons are back
Was Metersacker sleeping to allow him in behind his back?

Kos and Santos should have stepped up to keep in line with Per who thought he was keeping Yakubu off and our MF shouldnt be allowing that kinda passing in front of our box sef.

What a goal from the Yak to keep it even.

What passing, what movement, Arteta opens his account. 2 - 1 to the Arsenal.

The pressure & heat is on, hope the lads don't bend down easily! Artetaaaaaaaaaaa! Classic Arsenal goal

Yeah Arteta
Already repaying your 10 milli purchase price
More of that
I see U scoring many many more goals
Nice cut back by Ramsey 4 the goal though
Who needs Janus faced Fabregas?

I just heard Gerv say now what Torres said last week
Arhavin, too slow.

And then he accelerates to lay that delicious looking pass for Gerv

why is Arshavin not a bit taller?  

That was unpardonably selfish of Gervinho.

Make Gerv and RVP no fight jare.   but Gerv should have squared that ball, you gotta make your advantage pay when yu're on top.

Dudu, u dey laff becos we dey lead ni o. That was first grade selfish shitt from Gerv

Una don start again with this 'who needs cesc' chant. Besides, Songs been fantastic today. Gervinho is far from being a team player, the chance he wasted could've been set on the plate for Persie to make it 3.

dis blackburn sef. abeg make dem try weaken dis already weakened Arse!!!

dipo+:

Dudu, u dey laff becos we dey lead ni o. That was first grade selfish shitt from Gerv

True Dipo, I still put it down to a new team gaining understanding sha, They'll sort that out in the dressing room or training ground.  
even Gerv knew he did wrong.   but the boy is still a baller.

Abi Gerv don go bet iya ijebu say he go score double hatrick ni