Preview: Bolton vs Arsenal

Kevin Davies and Abdoulaye Faye are out of this tie with injuries while Abdoulaye Meite calf problem and could miss the game

Hleb and Ljunberg back in squad are back in the Arsenal squad, but Lehman and Thierry Henry will be rested. Djourou will start despite suffering a nasty nose injury against Wigan. Gallas and Eboue are still nursing injuries, with Robin van Persie out long term and Senderos suspended.

I think resting Henry is a good idea, considering his contributions overall, over the last few games. I expect Cesc also to at least start on the bench as he has looked rather tired over the last few games. Rosicky also might be rested for the first half of the game.

Bolton could struggle without Kevin Davies, who is a critical part of the team, Faye's presence in the centre of the park would have been a major boost for them.

Arsenal will need to have a winning mentality to beat Bolton who have been their bogey team. Bolton's forward line is as good as any, with Anelka and possibly Diouf leading the line.

This is a tricky one to call, but I think Arsenal will shade this one.