Seaman misses his 8th game in a row today. And with his shoulder failing to respond to treatment is now facing the prospect of surgery.

The Observer quotes a source at Arsenal as saying, "He could be out for two weeks or 12. He has a problem at 2 or 3 points in the shoulder but we are hoping to avoid him having the operation and that it heals with rest. A decision will be taken in the next week."

At the moment I think most people agree that Seaman still has an edge over Wright (although we're happy to see Wright getting the experience he needs). But if Seaman does turn out to need an op, he could find himself fighting to regain his position for both Arsenal and England.