King Henry’s Cup final blow for Gunners

Jim van Wijk

The fitness of the Frenchman for Saturday's showdown at the Millennium Stadium had been in doubt ever since a groin problem ruled him out of action at the start of April.

Despite seeming to have recovered enough to make a return as a substitute against Everton last week, which would have put the 27-year-old in contention to make the cup final side, Henry was then left out against Birmingham on Sunday.