FA ponder early summit

THE FA is considering whether to bring the peace summit between Arsenal and Manchester United forward before the Carling Cup clash at Old Trafford in under three weeks' time.

The FA had originally resolved to delay the clear-the-air talks, with Arsene Wenger still facing a misconduct charge for calling Ruud van Nistelrooy a "cheat."

But while Arsenal have privately insisted there is little need for a meeting, some leading FA figures believe one must be held before the Carling Cup fifth round encounter on December 1.