Blackburn manager Mark Hughes will bring back his star players as his side aim to atone for last month's 6-2 mauling by the Gunners.
Benni McCarthy, Robbie Savage and Brett Emerton were among the stars rested for last week's 4-1 FA Cup win at Everton while Shabani Nonda is also pushing for a place after a groin strain.
Defender Lucas Neill returns after serving a one-match suspension but David Bentley sits out the match with a ban.
Long-term injury victims Ryan Nelsen, Steven Reid and Jay Roberts are expected to resume training in the near future Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor will return to the Arsenal squad for Saturday's Barclays Premiership clash at Blackburn after being out since Boxing Day with a thigh problem.
Julio Baptista is also in contention after netting four goals in the midweek Carling Cup win at Liverpool.
Abou Diaby is playing again following his broken ankle, however veteran Lauren and full-back Emmanuel Eboue will not be considered as they work on match fitness while William Gallas (thigh) and Freddie Ljungberg (hamstring) remain sidelined.
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