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from foxsoccer.com:
arsenal are set to be without injured gael clichy, philippe senderos and abou diaby until at least october, arsene wenger has revealed. clichy (foot), senderos (shoulder) and diaby (ankle) [pictured right] are making good progress in their respective comebacks but are set to miss the first six weeks of the season. you can also read about the injuries and a little talk on freddie ljungberg from the club itself here.

in other arsenal news, they have announced ashley cole into their lineup for champions league action, calling chelsea's bluff. perhaps he'll be staying round for another season to christen the spanking new emirates stadium? read more about it, and a larger scoop on arsenal here (guardian).

meanwhile, chelsea's french defender william gallas failed to show up for his squad's pre-season united states tour. after having a few troubles with the club, his agent has announced that he wishes to leave chelsea, but don't be so sure this will happen. gallas has one year left on his contract, and chelsea may just let it run its course while gallas rides the bench. in what might have been a response from chelsea, the same day gallas failed to show up they revealed michael ballack to the public, giving him gallas old no. 13 kit. gallas could be forced to see out the remainder of his tenure in the reserves before moving on a free transfer next summer.