Ismail Yakubu, rested for the visit to St Albans City on Tuesday as a precautionary measure because of a right thigh injury, will be fit to take his place in a full-strength Barnet squad for the sold-out visit of Arsenal to Underhill on Saturday.

The 23-year-old skipper, who originally modelled himself on former Arsenal and England central defender Sol Campbell, has playd for the Gunners ... he travelled to Hong Kong three years ago to play in a seven-a-side tournament for Arsene Wenger's side.

Physiotherapist Mark Stein reported today that midfielder Neal Bishop, who collected a dead leg at St Albans, would also be fit for the full-house 5,500 crowd weekend game.

The only casualty in the treatment room is 20-year-old trialist Ryan Hall, who scored a magnificent match-winning goal at Clarence Park before having to go off with a tweaked medial ligament.

Stein said that they were waiting for the injury to settle down before assessing the extent of the damage,

Assistant manager Ian Hendon said: "The lad is distraught by the injury.

"He has trained very hard with us in a professional manner. He wants to be part of our set-up - he gets on well with the other players. His attitude has been spot on".

Kenny Gillet is looking forward to facing his pal Gael Clichy, the Gunners left back, on Saturday. Kenny stayed with Gael when he first came to London to play for the Bees.

Arsenal are set to give a debut to Carlos Vela, back from a season long loan with Spanish club Osasuna, as well as Aaron Ramsey, their £5 million signing from Cardiff City.

Dennis Signy