TO WATCH LIVE Premier League
15:00 (GMT) December 27, 2011Emirates Stadium, England
TEAM NEWS
Defender Johan Djourou is ahead of schedule in his return from a groin injury and could play for Arsenal in Tuesday's home game against Wolves. Kieran Gibbs (groin), Andre Santos (ankle), Carl Jenkinson (back) and Bacary Sagna (ankle) are unavailable, meaning Francis Coquelin, Ignasi Miquel or Sebastien Squillaci could make a odd start in defence. Alex Song returns from suspension, but Jack Wilshere (ankle), Lukasz Fabianski (knee), Vito Mannone (shoulder), Abou Diaby (hamstring) and Ryo Miyaichi (ankle) are out.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has no fresh injury concerns but will check on the availability of midfielder David Edwards and defender Jody Craddock. Edwards has missed the past two games with a groin injury while Craddock played in a behind closed doors friendly against Crewe in midweek behind a three-match absence with a hamstring problem. Full-back Kevin Foley also appeared against Crewe - his first action since ankle surgery in October - but he is unlikely to be involved against the Gunners.
The Gunners had an extra 24 hours to prepare for the game following the decision to set the fixture back from Boxing Day because of industrial action by some London Underground staff.
While Arsenal have their sights set firmly on the top four after bouncing return from the 1-0 defeat at Manchester City with an away win at Aston Villa, Wolves are scrapping for every point to stay clear of being dragged into a relegation battle.
MATCH ODDS
Arsenal (1/4), Wolves (14/1), Draw (11/2)
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