Airdrieonians are looking to finish the year on a high when they entertain Arbroath at New Broomfield on Saturday.

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Both teams will be desperate for a victory in their final SPFL League One fixture of 2013.

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The Diamonds are without a win in almost three months but ended a nine-game losing skid on Saturday with a 1-1 draw at Stenhousemuir.

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Opponents Arbroath are in miserable form themselves having gone on a nine-match winless streak since beating Airdrie 3-2 at Gayfield on October 12.

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Gary Bollan's side are bottom of the table but know victory over the Smokies, who sit in the relegation play-off position, will close the gap to two points.

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The Diamonds will be without defenders Chris O'Neil, Grant Evans and Grant Drummond for the visit of Arbroath and will evaluate Paddy Boyle's gashed knee.

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Midfielder Nathan Blockley is out through suspension. 

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At Ochilview last weekend, Gregor Buchanan's second goal of the season put Airdrie in front but substitute Sean Dickson rescued a point for the Warriors.

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Reflecting on that match, Bollan said: "The lads are really disappointed that they have only come away from this game with a point.

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"Our defenders were excellent but they got caught flat once and were punished for it.

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"I can't fault the players for effort and commitment. The position we are in is worrying but not overly worrying. There are loads of games to go."