Striker Eduardo (hamstring) could also be in contention, but defender Kolo Toure (calf) will not feature.

William Gallas (ankle) is fit again, while Lukasz Fabianski will again get the chance to impress when he replaces Manuel Almunia in goal.

Mikael Silvestre (calf), Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring), captain Cesc Fabregas (knee) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring tendon) remain sidelined.

Team (from): Fabianski, Sagna, Gallas, Djourou, Gibbs, Arshavin, Denilson, Ramsey, Nasri, Vela, Bendtner, Almunia, Van Persie, Diaby, Song, Clichy, Eboue, Walcott, Eduardo.