article_snippet: James Tomkins presence was certainly missed in Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Arsenal, where midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate had to play at the heart of defence with Winston Reid also absent.
article_snippet: James Tomkins (left) celebrates with James Tomkins team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate after James Tomkins goal against Manchester United .
article_snippet: Unfortunately, we have had two setbacks in defence with Winston Reid,' Tomkins and young defender Doneil Henry said. '
article_snippet: Winston Reid suffered against Chelsea on 4 March.
article_snippet: Tomkins celebrates with Andy Carroll after the striker found the net against Swansea back in December .