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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry is all set to make his second debut for the club on Monday night when they take on Leeds in the FA Cup third round.
The New York Red Bulls ace completed a two month loan deal to return to the Emirates Stadium last week, and is ready to step in for Gervinho who has joined up with the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Leading scorer, Robin Van Persie is expected to be rested for the game, meaning that Henry is likely to start for the Gunners.
As for visitors Leeds, they face a defensive crisis going into the game, with Patrick Kisnorbo ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury and Tom Lees and Alex Bruce both doubts.
These two sides met last season at the same stage of the competition, with Leeds almost causing an upset, until Cesc Fabregas netted a last minute penalty for the game to finish 1-1.
It meant the two would face one another in a replay at Elland Road, with Arsenal ensuring they did not make the same mistake again, as they went on to win 3-1.
Match Winner
It is a game that the Gunners will see themselves as clear favourites to win, with the possibility of a fourth round clash with Aston Villa looming.
And bookmakers appear to see it the same way, too, with Arsenal available at 2/7 with most. A Leeds win is priced at 9/1, with the draw being 9/2.
First Goalscorer
Many of those watching the game will be hoping to see Thierry Henry get off to a quick start at the Emirates, with Bet365 making him the favourite to open the scoring at 10/3.
Theo Walcott is a tempting 7/1 with BetFred, with Andrei Arshavin 5/1 to net the first goal of the game with Ladbrokes.
If you are confident of a Leeds player getting the scoring underway, Ross McCormack can be backed at 14/1 with Bet365. Luciano Becchio is also 14/1, while Andy Keogh is 16/1.
Recommended Bets
At 10/1 with Totesport, Leeds are the distant outsiders in this game, but with such long odds, it is a tempting bet.
Ross McCormack has been in sensational form in the Championship this season, and already has 11 goals to his name. It would certainly not be beyond the realms of possibility to score first in this one, whatever the outcome, and may be worth a punt at 14/1.
And what about a memorable return for Henry? He already knows what it is like to score a hat-trick for Arsenal, and at 25/1 with BetFred, you could back him to score another.
