Arsenal v Fulham
Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Mannone; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Arteta, Cocquelin; Walcott, Cazorla, Podolski; Giroud.
Out: Gervinho (ankle), Gibbs, Diaby (both thigh), Fabianski (back), Rosicky (hamstring).
Tests: Oxlade-Chamberlain (hip), Ramsey (groin), Szczesny (ankle).
Fulham (Possible, 4-3-1-2): Schwarzer; Riether, Hughes, Hangeland, Riise; Duff, Baird, Ruiz;Kacaniklic; Berbatov, Petric.
Out: Davies (hip).
Test: Diarra (knee).
Referee : Andre Marriner. Matches6, R0 Y21.
Team News
Arsenal will be without suspended midfielder Jack Wilshere at the Emirates Stadium.
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is close to a comeback from his ankle problem and could be included in the squad, while midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain face fitness tests.
Winger Gervinho (ankle), defender Kieran Gibbs (thigh), midfielder Abou Diaby (thigh) andCzech midfielder Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) all continue their rehabilitation.
Fulham midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is fighting to be fit for the short trip to Arsenal.
Manager Martin Jol revealed that the former Real Madrid star was no better than "50-50" to recover from his latest knee injury.
Midfielder Simon Davies is still recovering from a hip operation.
Match Notes
Arsene Wènger has urged his players to raise the Emirates roof with a performance that will give Arsenal's fans something to relishafter 'one or two flat games'.
Indeed, nothing short of a comprehensive victory will pacify the home support, particularly against a team that has never won at Arsenal in 25 attempts, while losing 13 and drawing one of 14 Premier League visits.
Fulham, though, are unbeaten in four, drawing three.
Betting : Home 1-2, Away 4-1, Draw 3-1.
Stat of the game: Arsenal have 15 points, their worst 10-game start during Arsène Wenger’s 16-year tenure.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/9664864/Arsenal-v-Fulham-match-preview.html
Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Mannone; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Arteta, Cocquelin; Walcott, Cazorla, Podolski; Giroud.
Out: Gervinho (ankle), Gibbs, Diaby (both thigh), Fabianski (back), Rosicky (hamstring).
Tests: Oxlade-Chamberlain (hip), Ramsey (groin), Szczesny (ankle).
Fulham (Possible, 4-3-1-2): Schwarzer; Riether, Hughes, Hangeland, Riise; Duff, Baird, Ruiz;Kacaniklic; Berbatov, Petric.
Out: Davies (hip).
Test: Diarra (knee).
Referee : Andre Marriner. Matches6, R0 Y21.
Team News
Arsenal will be without suspended midfielder Jack Wilshere at the Emirates Stadium.
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is close to a comeback from his ankle problem and could be included in the squad, while midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain face fitness tests.
Winger Gervinho (ankle), defender Kieran Gibbs (thigh), midfielder Abou Diaby (thigh) andCzech midfielder Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) all continue their rehabilitation.
Fulham midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is fighting to be fit for the short trip to Arsenal.
Manager Martin Jol revealed that the former Real Madrid star was no better than "50-50" to recover from his latest knee injury.
Midfielder Simon Davies is still recovering from a hip operation.
Match Notes
Arsene Wènger has urged his players to raise the Emirates roof with a performance that will give Arsenal's fans something to relishafter 'one or two flat games'.
Indeed, nothing short of a comprehensive victory will pacify the home support, particularly against a team that has never won at Arsenal in 25 attempts, while losing 13 and drawing one of 14 Premier League visits.
Fulham, though, are unbeaten in four, drawing three.
Betting : Home 1-2, Away 4-1, Draw 3-1.
Stat of the game: Arsenal have 15 points, their worst 10-game start during Arsène Wenger’s 16-year tenure.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/9664864/Arsenal-v-Fulham-match-preview.html