Arsenal vs Reading: Team News, Match Preview & Likely Line-Ups

By Joseph Dempsey / March 30, 2013

Date: Saturday, 30th March Venue: Emirates Stadium K/o: 15:00 GMT

Match Preview

New Reading manager Nigel Adkins faces a baptism of fire as he prepares for his first game in charge of the Royals, and he could scarcely have asked for a harder game away to Arsenal. The Gunners have won all 11 previous meetings between the two sides while Reading have lost five in a row and conceded more goals than any other top-flight team, leaving them on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. However, now could be as good a time as any for them to take on Arsene Wenger's side, which is shorn of several key players ahead of this encounter. The likes of Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs and Abou Diaby will be absent and the Gunners' midfield does look a little threadbare. But can Reading take advantage and capture a priceless 3 points, or will Arsenal continue their push for a top four spot? Click next for Team News and Likely Line-Ups