Tottenham club captain Ledley King is confident about making a comeback against Ars*nal after a seven-week absence with a thigh injury. Wilson Palacios begins a two-match ban, while fellow midfielder Niko Kranjcar is sidelined with an ankle injury.
Ars*nal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed forward Robin van Persie will return to the squad exactly five months after rupturing ankle ligaments.
Alex Song has not recovered from a knee problem in time to play.
Tottenham
Suspended: Palacios (two matches) Doubtful: King (thigh)
Injured: Cudicini (broken wrists), Jenas, Lennon & Woodgate (all groin), Kranjcar (ankle), Rose (knee)
Ars*nal
Injured: Arshavin & Gallas (both calf), Djourou & Song (both knee), Fabregas & Ramsey (both leg), Gibbs (foot)