Arsenal look set to without Tomas Rosicky for Saturday’s game at Bolton as he recovers from a hamstring problem.
Defender William Gallas (thigh) is also making good progress, but will not yet be available.
Brazilian Gilberto could return to the starting line-up tomorrow after being on the bench for the Champions League win over Hamburg and Philippe Senderos looks set to continue at centre-back.
Provisional squad: Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Senderos, Clichy, Fabregas, Hleb, Gilberto, Ljungberg, van Persie, Henry, Almunia, Baptista, Djourou, Hoyte, Song, Flamini, Walcott, Aliadiere, Adebayor.