Arsenal host Braga in their Champions League Group H opener at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsene Wenger missing six first team players for the clash.

Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Koscielny, Squillaci, Clichy, Nasri, Song, Fabregas, Wilshere, Arshavin, Chamakh. Subs: Fabianski, Rosicky, Vela, Denilson, Djourou, Eboue, Gibbs

Braga: Felipe, Miguel Garcia, Moises, Rodriguez, Silvio, Vandinho, Aguiar, Hugo Viana, Alan, Matheus, Paulo Cesar. Subs: Artur Moraes, Paulao, Mossoro, Helder Barbosa, Lima, Madrid, Elton

Portuguese runners-up Braga are still without first-choice keeper Quim, who ruptured his Achilles in pre-season training. Brazilian keeper Felipe, a summer signing from Corinthians, has deputised in every match so far this season. The 26-year-old has helped Braga concede just once in their last three league matches.

Abou Diaby and Thomas Vermaelen have both been ruled out through injury. Midfielder Diaby damaged his ankle in the Premier League victory over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday while central defender Vermaelen is still nursing a knock to his Achilles tendon sustained while playing for Belgium last week.