read in the paper today i think in the sun that ash is not going to be fit until after the new year can any one shed any more light on this subject ?

If it was the Sun what said that i wouldnt be surprised, There allways making things up. But if that ends up to be the real story and he is injured, DOH!

If there is any lengthy delay to a player recovery the club usually make a statement.

I wait to see what the Arsenal website has to say before you get too worried.

Stress fracture of the foot apparently.....

http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php