Jack Wilshere remains doubtful for Arsenal's FA Cup fifth-round clash with Blackburn after picking up a thigh problem at Sunderland last time out, while Laurent Koscielny is also due to undergo medical tests ahead of the weekend.
Thomas Vermaelen could, however, come back into contention, while Abou Diaby is pushing for a starting berth.
Carl Jenkinson misses out through suspension, Kieran Gibbs remains a long-term absentee, but Aaron Ramsey and Bacary Sagna have shaken off slight knocks and will be in Wenger's thoughts.
Blackburn are expected to include new signing Karim Rekik in their travelling party, with the Dutch teenager set to be thrown straight into action after completing a loan move from Manchester City.
Michael Appleton is expected to name his strongest possible side, in an effort to maintain momentum, and could keep faith with those who ground out a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday.
One change he could be tempted to make would see the experienced Morten Gamst Pedersen replace DJ Campbell, with Colin Kazim-Richards returned to a support role alongside free-scoring striker Jordan Rhodes.
Carl Jenkinson misses out through suspension, Kieran Gibbs remains a long-term absentee, but Aaron Ramsey and Bacary Sagna have shaken off slight knocks and will be in Wenger's thoughts.
Blackburn are expected to include new signing Karim Rekik in their travelling party, with the Dutch teenager set to be thrown straight into action after completing a loan move from Manchester City.
Michael Appleton is expected to name his strongest possible side, in an effort to maintain momentum, and could keep faith with those who ground out a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday.
One change he could be tempted to make would see the experienced Morten Gamst Pedersen replace DJ Campbell, with Colin Kazim-Richards returned to a support role alongside free-scoring striker Jordan Rhodes.
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