Arsenal will welcome back three mainstays for this weekend's clash with Blackburn Rovers.

Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott and Alex Song are all expected to return against Blackburn.

Abou Diaby remains a doubt, as does Robin van Persie.

Arsenal's medical staff are encouraged that the Dutch striker did not seriously damage his knee playing for his country on Tuesday.

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