If Robin's injured, Emmanuel Adebayor is the obvious replacement, assuming that Arsenal play 4-4-2. That should be fine. Adebayor's had a great season, and seemed to be still getting better when a combination of his injury, Thierry Henry's return, and choice of formation saw him lose his place. When playing 4-5-1, with Henry up front van Persie, Julio Baptista and Theo Walcott are probably better options. And if Jeremie Aliadiere can transfer his League Cup form to the league then he might be a better option too.

United defender Rio Ferdinand says that Adebayor, who scored the only game in our win at Old Trafford 3 months ago, is our danger man.

"I would say he is the toughest to be honest. I think Adebayor is the player who has given us the most problems this season, with his movement and skill. Arsenal controlled the game against us and he was exceptional."

With Gilberto suspended for his Savage assault in the win at Ewood Park on Saturday, the midfield would appear to pick itself. If fit, it's Cesc Fabregas, Mathieu Flamini, Tomas Rosicky, and Alexander Hleb. It's not impossible that Freddie Ljungberg will be available though and if so, it's just the kind of game where he could make the difference.

In defence, William Gallas is still a distance from fitness following a setback, but Emmanuel Eboue is hoping to be available to regain his place from Justin Hoyte. The other right back, Lauren, may be fit. But bringing him back for this one would be a big risk and given that no-one's acted to quash the rumours about him looking to move (latest is that he's said to have rejected a move to West Ham because he'd prefer to go to Spain or France), it seems likely that he's played his last game for us. We hope not. Let's give him a send-off against Tottenham, at least.