Arsenal will have England forward Theo Walcott available for Sunday's trip to Liverpool after he came through the midweek Champions League game in Athens.

Midfielder Abou Diaby could also be available again following a groin problem and Alex Song returns from suspension. However, Emmanuel Eboue and Tomas Rosicky (both hamstring) miss out.

Strikers Nicklas Bendtner (groin) and Robin van Persie (ankle) remain sidelined, along with full-back Gael Clichy (back) and Johan Djourou (knee).

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will bring back his big guns for the visit of the Gunners.

Jamie Carragher, Glen Johnson and Jose Reina were all rested for the Champions League defeat by Fiorentina on Wednesday but are expected to face the Gunners.

Benitez must decide whether Alberto Aquilani is ready for a Premier League starting role, despite facing his fellow Italians in midweek.

Fernando Torres is likely to lead the attack for the first time since the draw in Lyon on November 4. Lucas Leiva and Fabio Aurelio are also likely to return.

Teams:

Liverpool (from): Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Aquilani, Kuyt, Torres, Cavalieri, Lucas, Aurelio, Skrtel, Riera, Kyrgiakos, Ngog, El Zhar.

Arsenal (from): Almunia, Traore, Vermaelen, Gallas, Sagna, Song, Fabregas, Denilson, Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott, Mannone, Eduardo, Ramsey, Silvestre, Vela, Wilshere, Senderos, Diaby.