Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to leave Theo Walcott on the bench for tomorrow's clash with Blackburn Rovers.

He will assess the fitness of midfielder Samir Nasri before making a final decision, but it is believed England's hat-trick hero will have to make do with a bit part at Ewood Park.

Meanwhile Blackburn's latest signing, Robbie Fowler, has been named in Paul Ince's squad for tomorrow's game but is not expected to start.