Emirates hero will lead the line in crucial match against Ewood Park club.
Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has shaken off a knee injury and is fit to play against Blackburn Rovers tomorrow.
The 27-year-old picked up the knock playing for Holland in the 5-3 victory over Hungary.
He scored his country’s first goal but came off before half-time and was considered a doubt for this weekend’s Premier League action.
But he, along with Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Theo Walcott (ankle), Nicklas Bendtner (ankle), Alex Song (knee) and Abou Diaby (groin) are all fit to return.
The only bad news for manager Arsene Wenger is that Aaron Ramsey (groin) and Denilson (toe) will sit out the game at the Emirates.
“He’s (van Persie) alright. He will be in the squad,” Wenger said.
“It was a kick on his knee, but he had a test this morning and felt alright. If he has no reaction overnight he should be OK.
“I am an optimist so always I hoped it would not be too severe. That was the case – for once we had good news.
“We all [hold our breath] because it’s the final part of the season and losing a player now is basically losing them for the rest of the season.
“We are in the final sprint for the championship so we want all our players available.
“We have available again Diaby, Fabregas, Song, Walcott. They are all back in the squad,” added Wenger.
“Out is still Denilson and the long-term injuries like Djourou, Fabianski and Vermaelen of course.”
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