With Henry and Bergkamp the only experienced strikers availabel for the league game at the weekend (until the Reyes situation is cleared up), Arsenal are expected to rest both of them tonight. David Bentley and Quincey Owusu-Abeyie could form the front line, although Ryan Smith and Jerome Thomas must fancy their chances too.

As well as Wiltord and Aliadiere (injured) and Kanu (in Africa), Freddie Ljungberg looks to be ruled out with a rib injury. But apart from that the midfield is expected to be strong, with Vieira alongside Gilberto. Pires may play too, although Edu and Parlour (or maybe a youngster in place of one of them) on the wings would be a fair bet.

At the back we anticipate a youngster in one of the full-back slots, with perhaps Keown and either Cygan or Toure in the middle. Graham Stack will continue in goal.

Middlesbrough's problems are still at the back. They will be without Colin Cooper, and both Gareth Southgate and Ugo Ehiogu are once again doubtful.

Brazilian Doriva returns from suspension, and full-back Parnaby is expected to have recovered from a back problem (possibly picked up when Parlour left him on his arse for the first goal on Saturday).

This is the last of the season's 5 matches against Middlesbrough. So far we're 12-3 ahead on aggregate. Having only lost by the one goal in the first leg, any kind of a win should be enough, although if it's 1-0 it'll go to penalties. Bolton await in the final after holding out against a spirited come-back last night by 10-man Villa. It ended 5-4 on aggregate after a 5-2 win for the Trotters in the first leg.