ANDRANIK Teimourian is expected to make way when Kevin Nolan returns to captain Wanderers in tomorrow's crunch clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

The Iranian midfielder stepped in for the suspended skipper, scoring twice in the 3-1 win at Wigan on Saturday and keeping his place for Monday's 1-1 draw with Everton.

But Sam Allardyce has dropped a strong hint that Nolan, who has scored on his last two visits to Arsenal, will be back at Andranik's expense.

"He's come in and had two very good games, particularly the Wigan match," the manager said of the energetic 24-year-old, who has established himself as a fans' favourite.

"But Nobby (Nolan) is the captain and he's going to come back fresh.

"I think we've done terrifically well with the small amount of players available.

"I was disappointed that we didn't make it six points out of six on Monday on the back of the wins against Sheffield United and Wigan, but the form is pretty good.

"Kevin's going to be eager, fresh and willing and, hopefully, able to get to his top performance level."

Wanderers are likely to have Tal Ben Haim available after missing the Everton game with a calf injury, but Allardyce is not expected to disrupt the back four with Abdoulaye Faye and Abdoulaye Meite to continue at centre-back.