Wenger relishes midfield combat

ARSENE WENGER is licking his lips at the prospect of Patrick Vieira and Steven Gerrard engaging in midfield combat when Arsenal travel to Liverpool tomorrow.

Vieira was one of two Gunners sent off during the midweek Champions League draw against PSV Eindhoven, but the Frenchman remains Wenger’s talisman.

He retains the armband as Arsenal look to kick-start their Premiership title challenge, which has stuttered in recent weeks. Following the defeat at Manchester United on October 24 Arsenal have picked up just six points from four league matches and have surrendered their lead at the top of the table to Chelsea.