Fulham vs Arsenal - Match Preview

The first London derby of 2012 sees Fulham entertain Arsenal at Craven Cottage and Martin Jol will be wary of his side's new found liking for conceding late goals.

Team News

Bobby Zamora will be out with an Achilles injury and is unlikely to feature along with Andrew Johnson. Winger Damien Duff may play after making a cameo at Norwich. Simon Davies (back) is close to fitness but may not play today whilst defenders Zdenek Grygera (knee) won't play and goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (spine) are on the sidelines. For Arsenal, Thomas Vermaelen suffered a calf straight in the win against Queens Park Rangers and won't play. He could be replaced by Francois Coquelin after the youngster came on in his place on Saturday. Kieran Gibbs (stomach), Andre Santos (ankle), Jack Wilshere (ankle), Carl Jenkinson (back), Bacary Sagna (broken leg) are still out and Emmanuel Frimpong is now on loan at Wolves.

Line-ups from;

Fulham (from): Stockdale, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise, Kelly, Frei, Sidwell, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey, Ruiz, Dembele, Sa, Duff, Hughes, Baird, Kasami, Etheridge. Arsenal (from): Szczesny, Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Song, Ramsey, Arteta, Rosicky, Chamakh, Benayoun, Arshavin, Gervinho, Van Persie, Walcott, Almunia, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coquelin, Miquel.
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