Sky News reports that Paddy Vieira's trial before the FA will take place on Thursday lunchtime, at a hotel in Watford.

The FA has studied video evidence in connection with the charges - but Arsenal are reported to be planning to present their own footage, which shows that the Frenchman was subjected to continued provocation throughout the match. A personal appearance from Arsene Wenger is also likely.

Here's hoping that his confessional in the Daily Star goes in his favour.