By James Pearson Last updated: 10th December 2008
Wenger: Without a host of stars
Porto entertain Arsenal at the Stadio do Dragao with top spot in UEFA Champions League Group G up for grabs.
The Gunners crushed the Portuguese outfit 4-0 at the Emirates earlier in the season, although Jesualdo Ferreira insists Porto are not out for revenge.
Arsenal are currently top of the group, meaning a draw in Portugal will be enough for Arsene Wenger's side, while only a win will do if Ferreira's outfit have eyes on usurping The Gunners.
However, Arsenal will be resting a number of key personnel in the midst of an injury crisis, meaning Porto will not have much of a better shot of exacting revenge.
Although William Gallas and Abou Diaby are back in Arsenal's squad for their trip to Portugal, the likes of Samir Nasri (ankle), Gael Clichy (hamstring) and Cesc Fabregas (knee), Bacary Sagna (flu), Kolo Toure (calf), Robin van Persie (thigh) and Emmanuel Adebayor (rested) are set to sit out the game.
That means Arsenal will have a much changed starting XI on show from that which eased past Wigan 1-0 on Saturday at the Emirates.
Nicklas Bendtner will start in attack with Adebayor rested although highly-rated Mexico striker Carlos Vela could well be given the nod alongside the Dane to bolster his European experience.
Mikael Silvestre is likely to slot in at left-back for Clichy with Gallas joining Alexandre Song at the heart of Arsenal's defence, with Johan Djourou moving to right-back.
Wenger will have to weigh up whether to involve Emmanuel Eboue after his shocking display off the bench against The Latics. The substitute was forced to be replaced following a string of errors.
Arsenal could make history on Wednesday as Porto, who come into the match on a six-game winning streak, are unbeaten on home soil against English opponents.
Lisandro and Hulk should lead the line for the home side, with Cristian Rodriguez also likely to push forward and cause problems for Arsenal's back line.
Porto have Lucho available again following suspension after he served a one-match ban for his red card picked up against Fenerbahce.
Cristian Sapunaru (thigh), Pedro Emanuel (left knee) and Fernando (right leg) could all miss out due to recent injuries.

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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 15th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Aston Villa vs Wigan |
| 15:00 | Blackburn vs Man City |
| 15:00 | Bolton vs Sunderland |
| 15:00 | Chelsea vs Hull |
| 15:00 | Everton vs Arsenal |
| 15:00 | Man Utd vs Birmingham |
| 15:00 | Portsmouth vs Fulham |
| 15:00 | Stoke vs Burnley |
| 15:00 | Tottenham vs Liverpool |
| 15:00 | Wolverhampton vs West Ham |
| Tuesday 18th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Birmingham vs Portsmouth |
| 19:45 | Burnley vs Man Utd |
| 19:45 | Fulham vs Blackburn |
| 19:45 | Hull vs Tottenham |
| 19:45 | Sunderland vs Chelsea |
| 19:45 | Wigan vs Wolverhampton |
| Wednesday 19th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Liverpool vs Stoke |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Portsmouth |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Stoke |
| 15:00 | Burnley vs Everton |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 24th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle | |
| Blackburn 0 - 0 West Brom | |
| Hull 0 - 1 Man Utd | |
| Man City 1 - 0 Bolton | |
| Sunderland 2 - 3 Chelsea | |
| Fulham 0 - 2 Everton | |
| Arsenal 4 - 1 Stoke | |
| West Ham 2 - 1 Middlesbrough | |
| Wigan 1 - 0 Portsmouth | |
| Liverpool 3 - 1 Tottenham | |
| Monday 18th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Portsmouth 3 - 1 Sunderland | |
| Sunday 17th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Chelsea 2 - 0 Blackburn | |
| West Brom 0 - 2 Liverpool | |
| Saturday 16th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Newcastle 0 - 1 Fulham | |
| Bolton 1 - 1 Hull | |
| Stoke 2 - 0 Wigan | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Aston Villa | |
| Tottenham 2 - 1 Man City | |
| Everton 3 - 1 West Ham | |
| Man Utd 0 - 0 Arsenal | |
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