London: Arsenal defender William Gallas is a doubt to face former club and title rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (1600) as the Frenchman is struggling with an eye injury.
Left back Kieran Gibbs is out for three months, but Theo Walcott could return to boost manager Arsene Wenger's attacking options following injuries to Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner.
League leaders Chelsea could welcome England international Frank Lampard back from a thigh injury after the midfielder returned to training this week.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, November 27, 2009, 20:42