FRENCH duo Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira may be the ones who consistently hog the headlines at Highbury.

But inspirational wide-man Robert Pires has added his own touch of Gallic flair as the Gunners chase honours both at home and abroad.

Pires -- signed from Marseille in July last year -- might not be the most consistent of scorers, having averaged a goal per every six games in his Arsenal career so far.

But his sorcery on the flanks has been a major factor in Henry's phenomenal strike-rate so far.

And he took Rovers apart in the FA Cup last season with a man-of-the-match performance for Arsene Wenger's men.

Dunn, in contrast, is more of a central player but he can play out wide in emergencies.

And he looks set to fill a similar role tomorrow in the likely absence of Damien Duff and Keith Gillespie.

The England Under 21 international made a major contribution in Rovers' 7-1 win over West Ham last Sunday, scoring once and having a hand in two others.

FACTFILES:

Robert Pires

Height...6.01

Weight...12.00

Date of birth...29-01-1973

Place of birth...Reims, France

Position...Midfielder

Nationality...French

League appearances last season...33

League goals last season...4

David Dunn

Height...5.10

Weight...12.05

Date of birth...27-12-1979

Place of birth...Blackburn

Position...Midfielder

Nationality...English

Appearances last season...42

League goals last season...12