Blackburn midfielder David Dunn could return to the side for the Barclays Premier League match against Arsenal at Ewood Park.

David Dunn is set to miss out when Blackburn travel to his old club Birmingham due to a groin problem.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is hoping David Dunn will be back in action sooner rather than later.

Goals from David Dunn and Alan Judge again exposed Celtic’s defensive frailties as Blackburn inflicted a 2-1 defeat in their latest pre-season fixture at Parkhead.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce admits there are times this season when he has had to protect midfielder David Dunn for his own good.

Goals from David Dunn and Chris Samba give Rovers a 2-1 victory at Ewood Park and sends Arsenal to a third defeat in four games.

Ten-man Portsmouth earned a temporary stay of execution from Premier League relegation as they held Blackburn to a goalless draw at Fratton Park.Rovers enjoyed by far the better chances as David Dunn and Christopher Samba both hit the post in the first

David Dunn has increased Burnley’s relegation fears by scoring from the spot to give Blackburn victory against their big local rivals.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn hopes to complete a ‘fairytale’ hammering of arch-rivals Burnley on Sunday.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn has been passed fit to face Burnley while Sam Allardyce has virtually a fully fit squad to choose from.