We don't know at this stage what the extent of Clichy's problem is [see below for update], and probably won't until he returns to Arsenal for assessment. But with Ashley Cole not expected back for another 2 weeks after the international break (see official Arsenal injury news), this could well leave us without a proper left back for Premiership games against Wigan and Blackburn as well as cup games against Thun and Reading (and that's assuming that the Cole prognosis isn't over-optimistic).

Justin Hoyte has been impressing at left-back at Sunderland (showing himself to be a very versatile defender, having done well for us filling in at centre-back in the past as well as in his normal right back position). But Hoyte is loaned to Sunderland for the whole season and there's no prospect of bringing him back. Sebastian Larsson has played (out of position) at left back for us before (in his first team debut, a League Cup win over Man City). Another possibility would be to use Emmanuel Eboue (maybe switching Lauren to the left). But let's not forget that Pascal Cygan has been used as left-back cover before, and his greater experience could swing the decision his way.

The goals on Friday were scored by Anthony Le Tallec and Darren Ambrose. See UEFA report.

Rupe adds...
It looks like Clichy, like Ashley, has a broken foot. He's expected to be out for 4 months or so. Let's hope Ash is back sooner rather than later!