Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin is doubtful after suffering a blow to the head against Chelsea, so Gabriel could deputise against Hull.
Midfielder Mohamed Elneny is available again after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hull will be without skipper Michael Dawson and Abel Hernandez because of respective calf and hamstring injuries.
Ahmed Elmohamady is back from international duty, while on-loan winger Lazar Markovic is in contention.
He was ineligible to face his parent club Liverpool last week.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Steve Wilson: "The snowdrops are out as the daffs push through, so some Arsenal fans say it's time for their side's title challenge to evaporate and a Champions League exit.