James Tomkins suffered a fractured shoulder in preseason . The year - old defender could miss the rest of the season . Manager ben ##nett will rely on Cheikhou Kouyate to deputise . Winston Reid and Carl Jenkinson are also unavailable against Arsenal .
James Tomkins suffered a dislocated shoulder in training . The 25-year-old defender could miss the rest of the season . Manager Sam Allardyce will call on Cheikhou Kouyate to deputise . Winston Reid and Carl Jenkinson are also unavailable against Arsenal .