Apart from that, the defence is looking a bit shaky. Adams didn't make the trip after a slight reaction to his foot injury following the FA Cup win at the weekend. Keown Upson and Cole were already injured, and Luzhny is suspended.

The good news is that Lauren is back from playing midfield in Africa (no thanks to Cameroon) and will surely play at right back. Grimandi or Stepanovs will partner Campbell. Maybe Grimandi since he's not needed so much in mdfield for this one, although I get the feeling that Wenger may have renewed confidence in Igors. We presume that Gio will be at left back.

In midfield Freddie is still out but Parlour Pires and Vieira should be ok. Since Bergkamp made an unusual trip abroad he seems likely to play, but there's a chance that Wiltord will start too, maybe taking the 4th midfield position.

Haven't got any Leverkusen news at the moment apart from an injury to first-choice right back Lucio. One man to watch out for is defender and one-time alleged target Jens Nowotny, and another alleged target (let's face it, any half decent player comes into that category!) Michael Ballack.