Arsenal will be without winger Alexander Hleb for the trip to relegated Derby on Monday night as the Belarus winger misses the final three games of the season through suspension.

Abou Diaby (thigh) is also out, along with Mathieu Flamini and full-back Bacary Sagna (both ankle), so Brazilian teenager Denilson could make a rare start.

Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is fit again following a wrist problem, but Polish youngster Lukasz Fabianski may be in line for a first Barclays Premier League appearance.

Tomas Rosicky (knee) and Eduardo (broken leg) remain sidelined.