Captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Denilson (back) and Theo Walcott (side strain) are all sidelined, but Czech winger Tomas Rosicky is in contention and veteran defender Mikael Silvestre and reserve goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could both also feature at Upton Park.
Midfielders Alex Song will play before jetting off to the African Nations Cup, but Emmanuel Eboue is already away with Ivory Coast.
Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Gael Clichy (back), Kieran Gibbs (foot), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee) remain out.
Gunners (from): Fabianski, Sagna, Silvestre, Gallas, Traore, Rosicky, Song, Diaby, Ramsey, Nasri, Vela, Mannone, Merida, Wilshere, Senderos, Eastmond, Eduardo, Arshavin, Vermaelen.
