In brief: Arsenal's problems are at the back where once again Martin Keown is not expected to have got over his hand injury. We don't know yet the extent of the recurrence of Tony Adams groin problem, suffered during the Werder match last night. But Emmanuel Petit is expected to be able to start which would allow Gilles Grimandi to step back into defence. Once again Matthew Upson will be watching on (or not), rueing the day he ruptured his cruciate ligament. There have certainly been plenty of opportunities for a reserve centre-back this year. See this interview with the luckless youngster from the Highbury & Islington Express Arsenal website. As always, Matty's attitude is to be applauded and we all look forward to being able to welcome him back next season.

We're also not likely to know for sure about Dave Seaman's neck till just before the game. Alex Manninger will be on stand-by.

Given all this, the very good news is that Coventry striker Robbie Keane has not been able to shake off a knee problem, and will not be available.