Arsenal face Bolton for the second time in four days knowing another victory over Owen Coyle's side could move them above Chelsea at the top of the table on goal difference. The Gunners need to win by a two-goal margin to replace Carlo Ancelotti's side and could welcome left-back Gael Clichy back to their starting line-up against the Trotters, who are still searching for their first clean sheet of the season.

Quick Check

Arsenal

  • Brazilian Denilson could return from an abdominal injury.
  • Left-back Gael Clichy could start his first game for two months after a back problem.
  • Arsenal beat Bolton 2-0 when the two teams met last weekend.
  • Captain Cesc Fabregas has scored four goals in his last three games.
  • The Gunners have won their last seven meetings with Bolton.
  • Arsenal have taken 20 points from a possible 25 since losing to Chelsea at the end of November.
  • Midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Samir Nasri have been ruled out of the game with thigh and hamstring problems.
  • Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are both away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.
  • It is still unclear when striker Nicklas Bendtner might return following groin surgery.
  • Kieran Gibbs is still on the injury sidelines with a long-term foot problem.
  • Dutch star Robin van Persie could miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
  • Defender Johan Djourou has been ruled out for the campaign with a knee problem.

Bolton Wanderers

  • Gavin McCann is in contention to start in midfield after an ankle injury.
  • The Trotters have scored in seven of their last nine Premier League fixtures.
  • Striker Ivan Klasnic has scored five goals in his last seven matches.
  • Defender Danny Shittu is away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.
  • Bolton are still to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season.
  • The Trotters have conceded in their last 21 league games.
  • Bolton have not won at Arsenal since February 1994.

Expert Advice

Bolton have struggled against Arsenal in recent years and there's little to suggest they can stop the rot here with the Gunners in a rich a vein of form and with the added incentive of knowing that victory could take them to the top of the table. Captain Cesc Fabregas showed what an influential figure he is for the home side following his return from injury when the teams met at the Reebok Stadium at the weekend and he is again likely to have a big bearing on the result. Bolton could trouble the home team at the back but their defence looks vulnerable at best and could find themselves overrun at times, so Betsson's odds of 2.5 for there to be over 3.5 goals appears a value bet

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