Arsenal take on Wigan at a very cold and snowy Emirates tonight for a place in the Carling Cup Semi-finals. Arsene Wenger continues with Szczsny between the sticks, while Emmanuel Eboue has miraculously recovered from a knee injury and is fit to start. Robin van Persie also starts his first game since returning from injury.

Interestingly it seems Wenger has reverted back to a 4-4-2 formation tonight, with Walcott, Bendtner, Vela and Van Persie all starting it seems unlikely they will line-up in the familiar 4-2-3-1 come 4-3-3 formation. Walcott and Vela seem certain to start on the wings with Van Persie and Bendtner playing up front together.

Arsenal

Szczesny, Eboue, Koscielny, Djourou, Gibbs, Denilson, Wilshere, Walcott, Bendtner, Van Persie, Vela

Subs: Sagna, Nasri, Arshavin, Eastmond, Emmanuel-Thomas, Nordtveit, Shea.

Wigan Athletic

Al Habsi, Gohouri, Alcaraz, S. Caldwell, Figueroa, McArthur, Thomas, Stam, Watson, Moses; Boselli

Subs: Pollitt, Di Santo, N’Zogbia, Gomez, Diame, McManaman, Mustoe.