ARSENE Wenger looks set to name an unchanged team for today's trip to Chelsea on 'Grand Slam Sunday'.
The Gunners head to Stamford Bridge three points behind leaders Manchester United after relinquishing their lead at the top of the Premier League following four successive draws.
Dutch striker Robin van Persie - who played an hour before being subbed during the disappointing 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough last Saturday - looks set to start again upfront with Emmanuel Adebayor.
The Gunners are however still look set to be without combative midfielder Abou Diaby (calf) and striker Eduardo da Silva (broken leg).
Winger Tomas Rosicky also looks unlikely to return from a knee injury and Wenger believes that placed more importance on what the versatile Emmanuel Eboue can bring to the team.
"I believe we need to get back to speeding up our passing around the box," said Wenger. "That's where we can be neater and where we can make a difference.
"We have been too narrow. That's down to the fact that I play Alex Hleb on one flank and he is more comfortable central and comes always inside.
"Therefore if teams defend deep like Middlesbrough did, we can be a bit narrow.
"We will play wide on Sunday, and Eboue is a natural wide player."
The Gunners boss, however, could yet be tempted to give Theo Walcott another chance to impress.
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