Post by Taxigirl on Nov 2, 2003 10:27:57 GMT
Leeds manager Peter Reid said Mark Viduka was left out of the team to play Arsenal for disciplinary reasons.
The Australian striker was expected to have recovered from a back injury in time to play against the Gunners but he was not named in the squad.
Reid's side lost 4-1 - their fourth successive defeat.
"Viduka was left out of squad for couple of disciplinary reasons and I'll keep that private," said Reid.
"It was a difficult decision. You don't do things that lightly but I have got a lot of players to look after and there just can't be rules for one and different rules for others.
"My philosophy is to keep these things in house but it will be dealt with, I can assure you."
Reid had no complaints with the result and praised Thierry Henry, who scored twice and spurned numerous chances to record a hat-trick.
"Henry is one you have got to get close to and stop him at source," added the Leeds boss.
"Once he is into his stride and running at you it is you it is `good night, God bless'.
"He is either going to play a killer ball, have a shot at goal or go past your defenders and certainly we didn't cater for Arsenal well enough.
"But I have to say he is a fantastic footballer."