Arsenal are still without Theo Walcott for this afternoon's home Premier League encounter against Norwich City.
The England international, who is suffering with a muscular problem, has been replaced in the team by Gervinho.
Aaron Ramsey and Yossi Benayoun also start in the Arsenal midfield.
The visiting Canaries have handed a start to Simeon Jackson, who will partner Grant Holt in attack.
Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs; Song, Ramsey, Rosicky; Gervinho, Benayoun; Van Persie
Norwich: Ruddy; Martin, R Bennett, Lappin, Naughton; E Bennett, Howson, Johnson, Hoolahan; Jackson, Holt
