When questioned in the pre-match press conference as to whether or not the England striker would be playing from the start against the Gunners, Allardyce was keeping his cards close to his chest.
“I will let you know that when I pick the team on Saturday! Like I said I haven’t made that decision yet, it will be made on Friday and we will take it from there."
“Fatigue is what brings injuries and Andy’s match fitness, because of his recent injury, is behind what we would like it to be.”