Arsenal's injury crisis is showing few signs of lifting although Alex Song could return if he passes a late fitness test on his knee.
Manuel Almunia is unlikely to have recovered from a wrist injury, giving Lukasz Fabianski another chance in goal.
Manchester City should have Micah Richards available again after a knee injury.
The defender has missed City's last four Premier League games.
Arsenal
Doubtful: Almunia (wrist), Song (knee)
Injured: Arshavin, Gallas & Vermaelen (all calf), Denilson (groin), Djourou (knee), Fabregas & Ramsey (both leg), Gibbs (foot)
Manchester City
Doubtful: Sylvinho (calf)
Injured: M Johnson & Petrov (both knee), Lescott (hamstring)