Last Updated: Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 12:31 GMT 13:31 UK
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Arsenal may sue over Diaby tackle
Diaby faces a lengthy lay-off following Smith's challenge
Arsenal are considering taking legal action against Sunderland's Dan Smith following his challenge on Gunners midfielder Abou Diaby.
The 19-year-old Frenchman was left with a fractured and dislocated ankle in the wake of the challenge, which rules him out of the Champions League final.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and several of Diaby's team-mates were left fuming following the incident on Monday.
And Wenger said on Wednesday legal proceedings were now being considered.
Shortly after the incident, the Gunners boss said: "It is frustrating and unacceptable because the player had no intention of going for the ball in my opinion."
