Injury worries for Houllier and Wenger

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier faces a selection headache ahead of the game against Arsenal on Sunday at Highbury.

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier faces a selection headache ahead of the game against Arsenal on Sunday at Highbury.

Striker Emile Heskey suffered a recurrence of an ankle injury in the 1-1 draw against Blackburn while goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek is nursing a back problem.

Midfielder Vladimir Smicer was also withdrawn yesterday after suffering from flu.

Liverpool are chasing their first win in nine league games but Dietmar Hamann again looks certain to be sidelined with a shin injury.

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Meanwhile, Freddie Ljungberg is a doubt for Arsenal after missing the win at West Brom with a heavy cold.

Francis Jeffers is likely to continue up front after he scored as the Gunners battled back from a goal down to win 2-1 at The Hawthorns.

Dennis Bergkamp remains a doubt as he struggles to shake off a knee problem, but Patrick Vieira showed no ill effects from his recent groin injury and should continue in midfield.