Arsenal will hand England winger Theo Walcott (ankle) a late fitness test for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool, but midfielder Alex Song (knee) misses out.
Full-back Bacary Sagna also has a knee problem and will be assessed ahead of the trip to Bloomfield Road, but Aaron Ramsey (groin) should return.
Denilson (toe) remains out, while defenders Johan Djourou (shoulder), Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles) and keeper Wojciech Szczesny (finger) continue their rehabilitation.
Team (from): Almunia, Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Clichy, Wilshere, Diaby, Fabregas, Nasri, Arshavin, van Persie, Lehmann, Walcott, Chamakh, Miquel, Eboue, Bendtner, Rosicky, Ramsey.