Theo Walcott has recovered from a chest injury to take his place in the Arsenal starting lineup for this evening's Capital One Cup clash with Reading.

He has been joined in the team by midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong and young Argentine goalkeeper Damian Martinez.

Meanwhile, veteran striker Jason Roberts has been handed a start for the hosting Royals, who will also have Adam Federici between the posts.

Reading: Federici; Gunter, Shorey, Gorkss, Morrison; Leigertwood, Tabb, McCleary, Robson-Kanu; Hunt, Roberts

Arsenal: Martinez; Jenkinson, Koscielny, Djourou, Miquel; Coquelin, Frimpong, Walcott, Arshavin, Gnabry; Chamakh