Blackburn striker Paul Dickov is expeted to start todays game against Arsenal on the bench. He has recovered from a shoulder injury suffered in the 1-0 win at Newcastle in Janruary.
Vital Quotes:
Mark Hughes: ‘We’ve an opportunity to go above Arsenal. If you had said at the start of the season we would have such a chance at this stage then we would have taken it and been very happy.’
Blackburn Team News:
Paul Dickov is to start on the bench. Pongolle and Bellamy are expected to start up front. Mark Hughes has no fresh injury worries.
Player to watch: Bellamy
In good form at the minute and his pace should trouble a shakey Arsenal defence.
Arsenal Team News:
Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg misses out with a calf injury.
Dennis Bergkamp is also not yet fully match fit but Emmanuel Adebayor gives manager Arsene Wenger another option in attack after being cup-tied in Europe.
Player to watch: Henry
If he can lead Arsenal to victory against Real Madrid he has to be watched very closely by Rovers.
Match Facts & Stats
Rovers have not beaten Arsenal on home turf since a 2-0 triumph on 15 March 2003. A goal in each half from Damien Duff and Tugay secured the victory. That was the Ewood Park clubs’ only victory in eight home League games with the Gunners, six of which were lost.
