Shaaban out to stake claim for Arsenal

RAMI SHAABAN will make his Arsenal goalkeeping debut in place of the injured David Seaman in the Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven at Highbury tonight and could put down a marker for his first-team future.

England veteran Seaman, 39, strained a groin muscle in the closing moments of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle and may also miss the north London derby clash with Tottenham on Saturday.

Some will see this as the latest threat to Seaman’s career following the huge debate over his alleged errors in recent games for England and Arsenal,