Team News: Thierry Henry on bench for Arsenal

Thierry Henry starts on the bench in his last match for Arsenal in tonight's Champions League tie at AC Milan.

Kieran Gibbs makes his first appearance for the Gunners since October, while Robin van Persie is up front on his own.

Henry, who returns to New York Red Bulls after the game, is joined by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andrey Arshavin on the bench.

Meanwhile, Champions League veteran Clarence Seedorf starts in the centre of midfield for Milan, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho in attack for the Italians.

AC Milan: Abbiati; Mexes, Abate, Thiago Silva, Antonini; Van Bommel, Seedorf, Nocerino, Boateng; Ibrahimovic, Robinho Subs: Amelia, Alexandre Pato, Nesta, Ambrosini, Bonera Emanuelson, El Shaarawi

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs; Song, Arteta, Rosicky, Walcott, Ramsey; Van Persie Subs: Fabianski, Djourou, Coquelin, Arshavin, Benayoun, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henry