Arsenal are waiting on the fitness of captain Thierry Henry, who has a neck problem, ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership north London derby with Tottenham.
Central defender Philippe Senderos is suspended following his sending-off in the midweek defeat to Fulham, so fellow Swiss international Johan Djourou is likely to come in.
Freddie Ljungberg, Gael Clichy, Emmanuel Eboue and Cesc Fabregas are expected to return to the starting XI, while Julio Baptista should also make the squad.
William Gallas (thigh) is still doubtful, with Abou Diaby (ankle) and Lauren (knee) longer-term absentees.
Squad: Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Djourou, Clichy, Ljungberg, Fabregas, Gilberto, Hleb, van Persie, Henry, Almunia, Walcott, Adebayor, Rosicky, Baptista, Hoyte, Song, Flamini.