Manuel Almunia could be set for a recall to Arsenal's starting XI for Saturday's early afternoon derby with Tottenham Hotspur at The Emirates.

Arsene Wenger is likely to make several changes from the side which beat Liverpool in the Carling Cup in midweek - but Lukas Fabianski (thigh), Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott (both knee) miss out.

Samir Nasri made his first appearance of the season against Liverpool after recovering from a broken leg and is likely to be on the bench.

Gunners (from): Mannone, Clichy, Gallas, Vermaelen, Sagna, Eboue, Song, Fabregas, Diaby, Arshavin, van Persie, Almunia, Eduardo, Vela, Gibbs, Silvestre, Wilshere, Ramsey, Bendtner.

Kick-off is 12.45pm.