Arsène Wenger: Abou Diaby is 50-50 for Tottenham v Arsenal clash

North London derby takes place on Sunday

Thursday 28 February 2013 23:14 GMT

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby (GETTY IMAGES)

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The Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, is hoping that midfielder Abou Diaby will be fit enough to play in Sunday's north London showdown at Tottenham because it increases the team's chances of shackling Gareth Bale.

"It is a question of days," the Arsenal manager said of Diaby's calf problem. "He will have tests and then we will see if we can use him on Sunday or not. It is a 50-50."

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