Good Points Mate

However, I don't think he was selected because we have some sort of obligation to play him if he is fit.

I think Lambert selected him because he rated him as part of the best team he could put out yesterday, with the players available.

Next week will likely be different.

As for playing him when he was unfit, well, if we did and he got a unneccessary knock or further set back, I think Wenger would be questioning that decision, as well as letting him come back here, plus any further requests for his players!

He (Lansbury) is the here and now, Smith and Lappin are for the long term future. Both of them will play a lot more games in the next twelve months for Norwich that Lansbury probably will for Norwich, Arsenal and maybe even lansbury's next loan club combined.

Posted By: Martin Peters, Jan 16, 10:30:38