WEST Ham forward Victor Obinna is suspended after being sent off against Birmingham in the Carling Cup.

Lars Jacobsen returns after a lengthy lay-off and Danny Gabbidon is available.

Carlton Cole is also fully fit and could start after scoring as a substitute against Birmingham.

Arsenal will be without goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (shoulder) and Wojciech Szczesny will again deputise.

Centre-back Sebastien Squillaci (hamstring) is also out and right-back Bacary Sagna serves the last of his three-match ban.

Denilson has recovered from a thigh problem, while both Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri return to the squad having been rested for the 1-0 midweek Carling Cup defeat at Ipswich.

Midfielder Abou Diaby (calf), goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (ankle) and centre-back Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles) remain out.

West Ham 20th Arsenal 3rd

Last season: Arsenal 2 West Ham 0, West Ham 2 Arsenal 2.

Last five league matches: West Ham D W D W L; Arsenal L W D W D.

Top scorers (all competitions): Frederic Piquionne (West Ham) 7; Samir Nasri (Arsenal) 13.

Match odds: H 9-2 A 4-7 D 3-1.

Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands).