The Sweden midfielder injured his hamstring against Bolton on Saturday, so Julio Baptista or Abou Diaby are likely to come into the starting XI, depending on the formation.

Captain Thierry Henry (groin and stomach), Robin van Persie (broken foot) and Theo Walcott (shoulder) are all sidelined.

Team (from): Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Hleb, Fabregas, Gilberto, Rosicky, Baptista, Adebayor, Almunia, Diaby, Senderos, Aliadiere, Denilson, Djourou, Randall.