Djourou returns for Gunners

Arsenal will have Swiss defender Johan Djourou (calf) available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton.

Arsenal will have Swiss defender Johan Djourou (calf) available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton.

Full-back Bacary Sagna returned from four months out with a broken ankle with a late substitute appearance in the 3-2 FA Cup win over Aston Villa, but may be rested. Thierry Henry and Mikel Arteta (both calf) are available.

Full-back Kieran Gibbs (groin) has returned to normal training, but Carl Jenkinson (back), Andre Santos (ankle) and midfielder Abou Diaby (hamstring) are still out while strikers Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho are away at the African Nations Cup and midfielder Jack Wilshere suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from an ankle injury.

Provisional Squad: Szczesny, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Djourou, Koscielny, Walcott, Song, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, van Persie, Almunia, Park, Yennaris, Squillaci, Benayoun, Miquel, Arshavin, Henry, Arteta, Coquelin.

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