Leeds v Arsenal - FA Cup

By Andy Baggott
January 2 2004

With the transfer rumour mill in full swing, Leeds will be looking forward to getting back on to the pitch when Arsenal visit in the FA cup on Sunday.

Viduka, Smith and Robinson have all been linked with moves away, as the local press in Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham all claiming that one of the above are a done deal – Newcastle and Man U both are set to sign Smith next week!!! Back to Sundays game, and we couldn’t have drawn a harder opponent. Arsenal have ripped us to shreds on their last two visits to Elland Road. Boss Eddie Gray will have to make changes to the team which lost to Wolves last week. On loan winger Jermaine Pennant is not allowed to play as part of his loan deal from the Gunners. James Milner who was rested last week is likely to replace him, while David Batty should be recalled after suspension and replace either Bakke or Mcphail. Lucas Radebe is still out, so teenager Matthew Kilgallon is likely to deputise. Leeds are desperate for a cup run, such is the financial position, but Arsenal will be hot favourites to send them crashing…