Le @rse Team News
Cesc Fabregas is rated as doubtful after suffering from a virus, meaning he could miss his first league game of a consistently excellent campaign.
Ars*nal's attacking options remain restricted with Thierry Henry (stomach and groin), Robin van Persie (metatarsal) and Theo Walcott (shoulder) all ruled out, and stand-in Emmanuel Adebayor has failed to score in his last nine games.
Support may not come in the shape of Freddie Ljungberg as the Swede is doubtful due to a hamstring injury, whilst Abou Diaby also sustained a head injury and was substituted as he played in an advanced role in the 3-1 win over Manchester City.