Theo Walcott returns from a back injury to be in contention to start against a Blackburn Rovers side who are missing the suspended Vince Grella.
Walcott could start on the right of midfield for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side in place of Abou Diaby.
Definitely out for the Gunners are striker Eduardo, who aggravated a groin problem in midweek, ‘keeper Manuel Almunia, plus midfield duo Samir Nasri and Denilson.
Striker Nicklas Bendtner is sufficiently fit after sustaining minor injuries in a car crash and the Dane could start alongside Robin Van Persie in attack.
Andriy Arshavin could be another player returning to Premier League action for Arsenal, after missing a number of weeks through injury.
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is likely to bring Keith Andrews into his starting eleven to replace suspended midfielder Vince Grella.
Facing late fitness tests for Rovers are defensive duo Ryan Nelsen and Chris Samba, both of whom were substituted in Blackburn's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Veteran Michel Salgado and Lars Jacobsen will be standing by in case one or other of the pair don't make it.
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