Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will
return after missing the loss at Bolton with a troublesome neck
injury
Robin van Persie is available after suspension and Tomas Rosicky is
back from a hamstring injury, while Julio Baptista will be
rested.
Fulham defender Franck Queudrue (shin) will not be risked and
Carlos Bocanegra is out with a hamstring problem.
Centre-back Ian Pearce is suspended so Philippe Christanval will
deputise, even though he has a groin injury.
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Arsenal (from): Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Senderos, Clichy, Fabregas,
Gilberto, Ljungberg, Hleb, Van Persie, Henry, Almunia, Adebayor,
Djourou, Hoyte, Song, Flamini, Walcott, Aliadiere, Rosicky.
Fulham (from): Niemi, Rosenior, Knight, Volz, Brown, Diop, Boa
Morte, Jensen, McBride, John, Helguson, Radzinski, Lastuvka,
Routledge, Zakuani, Runstrom.
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Fulham manager Chris Coleman:
"Arsenal always have chances so no matter how well you play against
them, you have to have a bit of luck if you're to get any kind of
result.
"We've played them many times and we've tried everything. We tried
to play, pass, get stuck in but it never works.
"You can see your team are doing their best but you have to credit
them."
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger:
"We must not hide. There is a big obstacle in front of the players
but I feel they are ready to jump it.
"They will try, I am confident. When you have quality, you always
have a chance. If this team takes off, we can kill teams by four or
five goals.
"Wait until the end of the season before you judge us."
