Arsenal will have captain William Gallas available for the trip to Everton on Saturday after recovering from a foot problem.However, winger Emmanuel Eboue will be rested.

Robin van Persie is also still sidelined by a muscle problem, the Dutch striker having only just recovered from a knee injury, but is expected to be fit again early in the new year.

Theo Walcott is not yet back in contention following a bout of flu, but could return against West Ham on New Year's Day.

Kick-off 5.15pm.

Arsenal (from): Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Diaby, Flamini, Fabregas, Hleb, Rosicky, Adebayor, Lehmann, Bendtner, Diarra, Song, Traore, Senderos, Hoyte.

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