Knee blow for Lauren

Arsene Wenger’s selection problems in defence have increased ahead of tomorrow’s Premiership clash against West Ham with the news Lauren faces at least a month on the sidelines with a knee problem.

Skipper Thierry Henry, striker Dennis Bergkamp, winger Robert Pires and goalkeeper Jens Lehmann were also all rested for the FA Cup defeat at Bolton, but are set to return, along with Brazil midfielder Gilberto.