First off, Lee Dixon is seeing a specialist next week to assess the progress of his knee post-surgery. Lee says he's optimistic that he'll be given the ok to start light training.

There will still be a way to go, but he's hoping to get to play in some reserve games before Xmas, and force his way back into first-team contention in the second half of January. See Arsenal.com for quotes.

Meanwhile, Arsenal.com's preview of Sunday's match reveals that David Seaman has already returned to training. He's not ready to return yet though, and all the clever money seems to be on Stuart Taylor retaining his place.