Robin van Persie and Laurent Koscielny will miss Arsenal's Premier League match with Stoke City on Wednesday after picking up hamstring and back injuries respectively.

Arsène Wenger described the injuries as "short-term" and hopes the duo will be fit for the Carling Cup final against Birmingham. "They have a chance for the game on Sunday," the manager said.

Johan Djourou missed the 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup with a back problem but is now fully fit and will start at the Emirates Stadium. Abou Diaby is suspended and the long-term absentees Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles) and Lukasz Fabianski (shoulder) remain unavailable.

Arsenal Team (from) Szczesny, Eboué, Clichy, Song, Djourou, Arshavin, Wilshere, Walcott, Bendtner, Chamakh, Fábregas, Nasri, Almunia, Rosicky, Sagna, Denílson, Squillaci, Gibbs.