Bergkamp setback for Arsenal

Dennis Bergkamp will miss tomorrow night's Premiership clash at Everton and a further 10 days because of a calf injury.

Manager Arsene Wenger said today: "I was confident he would be all right but he's failed a fitness test."

Also out, for the same period of time, is French front man Sylvain Wiltord, who has an ankle ligament problem he picked up at training.

Wenger has recalled French central defender Pascal Cygan to the squad for the match at Goodison Park and he is the likely replacement for Martin Keown, who played in the 4-1 FA Cup win at Leeds. Robert Pires will be recalled and Nwankwo Kanu will retain his place after Bergkamp's injury.

Jeremie Aliadiere is hopeful of being fit after his late withdrawal from the team at Leeds with a stomach upset.

Everton are likely to be without Thomas Gravesen (knee), Duncan Ferguson (foot) and Alan Stubbs (groin).

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