Arsenal v Bolton
Arsenal welcome back midfielder Tomas Rosicky after a virus, while
Emmanuel Eboue continues and Denilson is pushing for a return to
the starting XI. Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott
are all still sidelined.
Robin VAN PERSIE is Arsenal's top scorer with 13 goals, 11 in the
Premiership.
Bolton captain Kevin Nolan returns after completing a two-match ban
to give boss Sam Allardyce a virtually full-strength squad to
choose from. Tal Ben Haim is the only doubt with a hamstring
niggle, with Joey O'Brien and Quinton Fortune long-term
absentees.
Nicolas ANELKA is Bolton's leading scorer with 11 goals - 10 in the
Premiership.
Arsenal :
Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Hleb, Fabregas, Gilberto,
Diaby, Ljungberg, Adebayor, Almunia, Baptista, Aliadiere, Senderos,
Denilson, Djourou, Rosicky.
Bolton :
Jaaskelainen, Hunt, Gardner, Meite, Ben Haim, Speed, Faye, Davies,
Anelka, Diouf, Walker, Giannakopoulos, Teymourian, Nolan, Tal,
Thompson, Pedersen, Campo, Al Habsi.
REFEREE
Rob Styles (Waterlooville, Hampshire)
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on why they need to finish
fourth for football reasons, not financial:
"We want to play at the top level, that's the target. "You can
always adapt to the revenue, but you must have a team that can help
you achieve what you want to achieve. ?We have never gone bust, we
adjust to what we face. But we always qualified, too. Don't worry,
we'll be there."
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce:
"We don't have the same fears we used to about playing at Arsenal
but beating them would probably be one of our best results this
season. "There is an opportunity because they are struggling to
score goals and hopefully we can take advantage. "That would be
absolutely terrific and we are more confident about playing at the
Emirates Stadium."
LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAME
Arsenal 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
11 February 2006 - Ref: Howard Webb
Arsenal scorer: Silva 90
Bolton scorer: Nolan 12
THIS SEASON'S REVERSE FIXTURE
Bolton Wanderers 3-1 Arsenal
25 November 2006 - Ref: Mike Dean
Bolton scorers: Faye 9, Anelka 45, 76
Arsenal scorer: Silva 45
HEAD TO HEAD TOTALS
at Arsenal only
League: Arsenal 30 wins, Bolton 7, Draws 16
Prem: Arsenal 4 wins, Bolton 0, Draws 3
