Centre-back Kolo Toure (groin) and midfielder Denilson (back) return after missing the FA Cup win over Plymouth, along with full-back Gael Clichy (calf) and Alex Song, who was suspended.

Striker Eduardo remains in recovery following a broken leg, while captain Cesc Fabregas (knee), Theo Walcott (shoulder), and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) are all long-term absentees.

Provisional squad: Almunia, Sagna, Djourou, Toure, Clichy, Eboue, Denilson, Song, Nasri, Adebayor, Van Persie, Fabianski, Diaby, Ramsey, Bendtner, Wilshere, Gibbs, Vela.