AC Milan and Arsenal hope to rediscover their best form for Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second leg after both sides showed signs of weariness.

The first leg in London two weeks ago finished 0-0, one of a number of fitful draws the pair have managed lately.

European champions Milan drew 1-1 at home to Lazio to stay fifth in Serie A on Saturday, having drawn three times in the league in February after injuries stalled a mini revival.

World player of the year Kaka has missed the last two games with a knee problem but is expected to face Arsenal. Alessandro Nesta and Andrea Pirlo will return but Clarence Seedorf is a big doubt after going off injured against Lazio, with Emerson and Marek Jankulovski set to miss out.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s main selection headache will be who to play up front, having surprisingly opted for 18-year-old Alexandre Pato as a lone striker at the Emirates in the first leg.

English league leaders Arsenal grabbed a last-gasp goal in Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Aston Villa and will be happy with the same result on Tuesday as it would put them through.

Manager Arsene Wenger has been less pleased with their recent displays.

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has gone off the boil recently but is certain to start at the San Siro. Tomas Rosicky and Kolo Toure look set to miss out.

Probable Xis

AC MILAN: Zeljko Kalac; Massimo Oddo, Alessandro Nesta, Kakha Kaladze, Paolo Maldini; Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Ambrosini; Kaka, Alexandre Pato, Filippo Inzaghi

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