Doubts persist over Henry fitness

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is still unsure whether Thierry Henry will win his battle to be fit for the FA Cup final later this month.

The striker has not featured since the win at Middlesbrough on April 9 because of a groin injury, and along with midfielder Freddie Ljungberg, who has a hip problem, was last night ruled out of contention for the Gunners’ next two Barclays Premiership games.