GIANFRANCO ZOLA will welcome Scott Parker back to the side for the visit of Arsenal this afternoon after the midfielder served a one-game suspension for picking up five yellow cards this season.
Kieron Dyer and Danny Gabbidon are also available after the pair took a full part in training this week, while Guillermo Franco is also pushing for a start.
Parker is likely to reclaim his place alongside Mark Noble in the centre of midfield, despite an impressive performance from his deputy Radoslav Kovac against Stoke City last week.
Arsenal will be without England winger Theo Walcott and long-term absentees Denilson and defender Johan Djourou.
Samir Nasri, Nicklas Bendtner, Tomas Rosicky and Eduardo are all doubts for the trip to Upton Park.
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