Adebayor to miss match at Blades

Adebayor picked up the injury in the Boxing Day win over Watford

Arsenal will be without in-form Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United after he suffered a thigh strain.

The news is a fresh setback as the Gunners are already missing Thierry Henry, who has a sciatic nerve problem.

"Johan Djourou is a bit injured but what is worse is that we lost Adebayor with a thigh strain," said manager Arsene Wenger.

"It is exactly the same but on the other leg. He is out for Saturday."

Adebayor picked up the injury towards the end of the 2-1 win over Watford on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old, who joined the Gunners from Monaco last January, had only just returned from a three-week lay-off with a thigh injury.

Defender Johan Djourou also picked up a thigh injury but should be fit to play at Bramall Lane.