While a smooth press conference and an FOMC statement in line with expectations would probably lead to a muted market reaction, other, much more eventful outcomes are a possible.

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With Glock passing pole-sitter Trulli off the line for the lead, Hamilton rocketed into third, with Button also slipping ahead of Vettel.

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And with no Niklas Bendtner to call upon, Marouane Chamakh looks set to lead the striking line against Bolton at the Emirates with Andrei Arshavin offering support.

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