Henry still troubled

Thierry Henry is still troubled by an Achilles tendon problem and may be rested for Arsenal's Premiership opener against Everton on Sunday.

Although the France striker started in the 3-1 FA Community Shield win over Manchester United last Sunday, Arsene Wenger is contemplating giving Henry a 10-day break, which would mean Jose Reyes and Dennis Bergkamp starting up front at Goodison Park.

Fredrik Ljungberg (rib) and Robert Pires (calf) missed the match in Cardiff but are expected to be given the all-clear to play this weekend.

Wenger will definitely be without Sol Campbell, who is out until mid-September because of his Achilles problem, while Patrick Vieira will be absent for another two weeks, even if his protracted move to Real Madrid fails to materialise.