Arsenal midfielder Denilson has recovered from a back injury and is set to come in for the injured Cesc Fabregas against Hull City on Saturday.
Fabregas is likely to be out for eight to 10 days with a minor hamstring strain.
Tomas Rosicky (hamstring), Nicklas Bendtner (groin) and Robin van Persie (ankle) remain sidelined, along with full-back Gael Clichy (back) and Johan Djourou (knee). Armand Traore, however, could return against Aston Villa on 27th December.
Hull have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Manager Phil Brown is missing only midfield talisman Jimmy Bullard and long-term casualty Ian Ashbee, both with knee problems.
Bullard, who damaged a medial ligament at Aston Villa a fortnight ago, is hoping to be back in action by the end of January.
Manager Phil Brown has revealed the recent absence of striker Daniel Cousin - who was thought to be out of favour - has in part been due to a shoulder injury. The Gabon international is now fit and could be in contention.
Arsenal: Almunia, Silvestre, Vermaelen, Gallas, Sagna, Song, Denilson, Diaby, Nasri, Walcott, Arshavin, Fabianski, Vela, Eduardo, Wilshere, Eboue, Ramsey, Senderos.
Hull City: Myhill, McShane, Gardner, Zayatte, Dawson, Garcia, Marney, Boateng, Hunt, Geovanni, Fagan, Mouyokolo, Mendy, Kilbane, Olofinjana, Barmby, Cairney, Ghilas, Cousin, Altidore, Vennegoor of Hesselink, Duke.
