Arsenal, already missing Petit and Bergkamp with suspensions, and Keown with hamstring problems, may also have to do without Remi Garde who hurt his ankle during the Sheffield Utd game-that-wasn't on Saturday. Tony Adams will probably be OK, despite breaking his nose in the England game last week (apparently?). Lee Dixon is likely to be available again after his concussion in the same game - mind you, Vivas had one of his better games against Sheffield Utd at the weekend. Although Anelka didn't play against the Blades, this may have been purely precautionary - and a wise move, as Sheffield took no prisoners. The Standard reckon Stephen Hughes will start, after coming on as sub on Saturday.

ManU will be missing Ryan Giggs, and possibly also Denis Irwin who picked up a groin strain in the Fulham game. Doubts also over Gary Neville who twisted a knee in that game too. Keane and Scholes are back after suspensions. Solskjaer is likely to lose his place for tactical reasons.

Incidentally, the official ManU web site offers an interesting 'probable' Arsenal lineup: Seaman; Winterburn, Bould, Vivas, Grimandi; Parlour, Vieira, Garde, Overmars; Kanu, Diawara. Seriously guys, must try harder.