Rotation, Rotation, Rotation!

A new spate of injuries, and a virus attack on both squads, means there will be much rotation for the trip to Sheffield United tomorrow.

Long term absentees Henry, Gallas, Ljungberg and Eboue are still missing. They have been joined on the treatment table by Adebayor, Djourou, Hleb, and Walcott.

Arsene Wenger is being philosophical about the losses and explains 'Lauren is in the squad tomorrow but he's not ready to start. We have a few colds, Fabregas, Baptista, Aliadiere, Song, but they will travel'.

The thought of Song starting whilst not fully fit is a scary one. There is also the question of who will play on the right side of midfield in the absence of Hleb, Ljungberg, and Walcott. A five of Rosicky, Fabregas, Flamini, Gilberto, and Van Persie could sit behind the front man, who may well be Baptista.

Like all other Gooners I am looking forward to the day we have the walking wounded back to full fitness. If I hear once more we lack strength in depth I will blow my snowy-peaked top!

I wonder how far ahead the top two would be if they had suffered as many injuries to key players as us this season and last!