Simply can't believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know if you can get beers in the concourse at Highbury?

We are not the same side without Tugay - hope he can make it. Hughes says he is doubtful for Arsenal. He is so important to us.

Arsenal have looked uncomfortable defensively this season. However, they can still slice teams open with their quality of passing combined with sublime movement. They can make good defences look ordinary. I would go for Nelsen and Zurab at the back. We need to set about them and get in their faces, as they don’t like it. Having Bellamy is a fantastic asset to have and although not in the Henry class, he still poses a threat and opposition teams are wary of him. Left back will be a problem for them so hopefully Emerton is fit and raring to go – nice to see an improvement in his play but there is still more to come from him. Thoroughly looking forward to it.

They seem to be picking up a lot of injuries, wonder if Souness style training is becoming the fashion these days.

Think it is pretty obvious that he is not in Hughes plans - on big wages so I am sure if anyone comes along for him he will be off.

I saw that as well - ridiculous!! Thank goodness that never came off!

Stupid question it may sound, but where are most people (if any) sitting for the Chelsea game.... Upper or Lower tier??

Lawro on Steven Reid (don't want to take this thread too much off topic) With the likes of Roy Keane and Damien Duff ruled out through injury, Lawrenson bemoaned the lack of quality available to Kerr, especially on the bench. Lawrenson said: "You look at the three substitutes Ireland brought on against Switzerland and that tells you what you need to know. "Stephen Reid isn't a regular for Blackburn, Stephen Elliott has only played a handful of Premiership games since breaking into the Sunderland team and Gary Doherty isn't even a regular in the Norwich team in the Championship. "He's got a lot of mediocrity in the squad and that can only get you so far in international football.

I am not happy about paying that sort of money but will probably still go. Just going to sacrifice a night out in the next month - that should cover it.

Probably £40 is my absolute max for a Prem league game. Considering I paid £30 for West Ham. £10 more for the best team in the land is not much in comparison (for me).

Can’t wait for the match - I completely understand why people can’t afford it for whatever reason. I am not happy about spending £40. However, I can make cut-backs in the other things I spend and I am sure it will not affect me too much.

Think I am going to go.... Why not, prices are expensive but so is life!!

On Zurab. He can fill in at full back - his natural postion is centre back.

Is Jansen injured? Would have thought some match practise for the reserves would do him good.....

Savage slates Tosh..........

I can understand the frustration at Tugay. I think most of us know now that amongst all his fantastic passing that he has the 'odd' game where his standards drop badly. For me though, the good outweighs the bad with Tugay.

People love slagging off Dickov at any opportunity. When he was fit last season he was playing well and scoring goals, in a struggling team as well.

Only area of concern is centre midfield with Savage out. Reid I suppose as there is no one else?? Sometimes Flitty comes in from the cold but not on this occasion.

I saw Sparky on the front of the metro as well! Obviously doing some scouting because we play Pool and Chelsea soon. Or Raman wants him after Jose!

Brilliant, made my weekend. Feeling dazed and hungover but it makes such a difference when we win!! Both teams had chances but we were deserved winners.

Excellent post Blue Blood.

Opta think he has been poor.............

When is the draw for the next round? Usually on a Saturday isn't it...

Good article!!