Arsene Wenger confirms these four Arsenal stars will miss Barcelona clash

ARSENE WENGER has confirmed that four of his Arsenal players will not be available to face Barcelona.

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Arsenal will be without Gabriel, Jack Wilshere Santi Cazorla and Mikel Arteta won't face Barcelona

The Gunners host La Liga leaders Barcelona at the Emirates tomorrow night (7.45pm) for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

Wenger put his Arsenal squad through their paces at their London Colney training ground this morning, where Gabriel made a surprise appearance.

But the Frenchman confirmed Gabriel will not be fit in time to face Barca, along with long-term absentees Jack Wilshere, Santi Cazorla and Mikel Arteta.

"Wilshere, Cazorla, Arteta and Gabriel are all out," Wenger said.

Tomas Rosicky remains sidelined with a thigh problem.

Arsenal warmed up for their crunch clash with Barca with a disappointing 0-0 FA Cup fifth round draw with Hull on Saturday.

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