Robinson dropped to Spurs bench

Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been dropped to the bench for tonight's first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final against…

Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been dropped to the bench for tonight's first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

The 28-year-old, who has been guilty of high-profile errors this season, is replaced by Radek Cerny for arguably Spurs' biggest game of the season so far.

It denies Robinson a chance to impress new England boss Fabio Capello.

The only other change head coach Juande Ramos makes is the introduction of Jamie O'Hara for Didier Zokora, who is away with the Ivory Coast for the African Nations Cup.

Arsenal have three players - Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure and Alex Song - away for the tournament in Ghana.

Lukasz Fabianski replaces Jens Lehmann in goal, Robin van Persie returns back after muscular problems and Theo Walcott is preferred to Eduardo.

Gilberto, a former Arsenal skipper, is in midfield but Philippe Senderos is made captain.

Kick-off is delayed until 8pm because of congestion on the transport links surrounding the ground. Arsenal:Fabianski, Justin Hoyte, Djourou, Senderos, Traore, Walcott, Denilson, Silva, Diaby, Van Persie, Bendtner. Subs: Mannone, Sagna, Eduardo, Randall, Gavin Hoyte.

Tottenham:Cerny, Chimbonda, Dawson, King, Lee, Lennon, Jenas, O'Hara, Malbranque, Berbatov, Keane. Subs: Robinson, Stalteri, Boateng, Defoe, Taarabt.

Referee: Mike Dean

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