Wenger, already missing Bacary Sanga, William Gallas, Kolo Toure, Tomas Rosicky, Eduardo and Amaury Bischoff, rested England winger Theo Walcott, bringing the teenager on at half time during the 3-1 win over Everton.
All three had just attended popular music night at the Shrewsbury House Youth Club in Everton, Liverpool.
Joseph Lappin was stabbed to death after he was attacked by a gang outside a youth club in Everton
There were 50 to 70 teenagers in the Everton youth club at the time of the stabbing and police believe some of the youngsters may know the attackers.
David Connolly, who is now at Sunderland, put West Ham in front before Tim Cahill, now of Everton, levelled for the Lions near the end.
Kinnear, speaking after last night's 2-2 draw with Everton on, added: I wouldn't rule Michael out at the moment. The doctor said it would be about 10 days from the moment he got the injury. It will be touch and go.
In two games as manager, Kinnear has overseen a comeback from 2-0 down at Everton to 2-2 and now this. With a trip to Sunderland on Saturday, the sense of revival is timely.
It will be like facing a wounded animal for Wenger's side – in a bear-pit of a stadium even if the Sukru Saracoglu isn't quite as intimidating as it used to be – and there is a catch. Arsenal arrived without three-quarters of their first-....
It will be a big night all round, especially for Theo Walcott, who will be restored to the ranks after starting Saturday s Premier League win over Everton on the bench.
Having watched the Reds dispatch the likes of Man Utd, Everton and Marseille in impressive fashion, Garcia knows he and his current teammates are in for a tough ride.
Perhaps Newcastle do not need heroic leadership. In the words of the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: “When the best leader’s work is done, his people say: ‘we did it ourselves’. First at Everton, where they recovered from a two-g....
LEON OSMAN admits that Everton have to toughen up in training as they prepare for the visit of champions Manchester United on Saturday.
Theo Walcott is also set to return to the line-up after starting on the bench against Everton, where his introduction changed the game.
A boy of 16 has died after being stabbed in Everton
The teenager and two friends are thought to have been attacked by a group of youths outside Shrewsbury House Youth Club in Everton, Liverpool, on Monday night.
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