Centre-half Sebastien Squillaci returns from suspension, but midfielders Denilson and Samir Nasri (both hamstring) remain out.

Defender Thomas Vermaelen continues his recover from an Achilles problem, but goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski will now miss the rest of the season as he is set to have surgery on a shoulder injury.

Team (from): Szczesny, Clichy, Djourou, Koscielny, Sagna, Wilshere, Diaby, Fabregas, Walcott, Rosicky, van Persie, Almunia, Chamakh, Bendtner, Arshavin, Eboue, Gibbs, Squillaci.