Kissing Ended Arsenal's Youth Cup Run?

Picture From The F.A.com

As you all know, Arsenal went crashing out of the F.A Youth Cup in the 4th round at the end of January, with Steve Irwin scoring the only goal. Match Report Here

Having scored a hattrick in the last round of the competition midfielder Henri Lansbury has become the lynch-pin of the Arsenal side, but the 17 year old then contracted Glandular fever, and was forced to miss the game, he is also expected to miss the next 4 weeks with the infection.

So i decided to read up abit of the disease, and i discovered something interesting.

How is glandular fever contracted?

The infection is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which is transferred from one person to another in saliva. Kissing is one obvious way by which the disease can be transmitted. However, the infection is also spread via airborne droplets.

If you want to read more on Glandular Fever check Here

So had Henri kissing somebody ended our chances of winning the Youth Cup? maybe we will never know ! but interesting none the less, a little check on the other injury news now.

Rui Fonte – Rui broke his nose in the Reserves 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City, and is yet to feature since, it is thought he has had surgery on the nose, and he should be back for our next Reserve game against Reading.

Rhys Murphy – Rhys is back in full training after a hernia injury and could be back in the next few weeks.

Jack Wilshere – Jack is currently out with a suspected Ankle injury, it is not clear when he will return to action.

Sanchez Watt – Sanchez was knocked out during Arsenal’s 5-2 win over Southampton on Saturday, the youngster is expected to be fit for Crystal Palace at the weekend, but with Luke Freeman forming a superb partnership with Nacer Barazite, Watt may find himself on the bench.

Article By – J.Sanderson