The Gunners can overtake Manchester United with a win and heap more pressure on a stuttering Chelsea side.
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Arsene Wenger's men have taken 13 points from a possible 15 in their last five league games and are confounding the critics who suggested that they would be unable to mount a title challenge this season.
Wenger was quick to get one over on some sections of the media following the 4-1 win at Portsmouth, saying: "I'm not surprised at what we've done since Chelsea, when we lost 3-0.
"I think people at that time didn't believe what I said. It's good. It shows that not only I can be wrong, but you can all be wrong, too."
Arsenal's excellent form has come despite a number of injuries to key players, with Robin van Persie likely to miss the rest of the season due to ankle ligament damage. Skipper Cesc Fabregas is also unlikely to feature due to a hamstring strain.
Bolton travel to the capital buoyed by a 4-0 win over Lincoln City in the FA Cup third round, but still under a cloud following the sacking of manager Gary Megson.
In the Premier League the Trotters currently lie down in 18th place, although they are unbeaten in their last four league outings, having drawn three and won 3-1 at home to fellow strugglers West Ham United.
Midfielder Sean Davis, whose season has been ended by a serious knee injury, is the only major absentee for the visitors.
Source: DSG
