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Played
December 4, 2010 3:00 PM GMT
Emirates Stadium — London
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 60049
December 4, 2010 3:00 PM GMT
Emirates Stadium — London
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 60049
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| Arsenal | 1.29 | 1.05 | 0.00 | 1.33 | 2.10 |
| Draw | 5.00 | 10.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 1.83 |
| Fulham | 11.00 | 91.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 |
Premier League Preview: Arsenal - Fulham
By Oliver Yew
Gunners look to put poor home form behind them
Arsenal have lost their past two home league games and are looking to avoid losing three in the Premier League on home turf for the first time in their history.
Arsene Wenger's men won three league matches in November, but all those victories came away from home as they lost to both Tottenham and Newcastle United at the Emirates.
However, the Gunners should take heart from the fact that they have never lost to Fulham in the league in the sides' 23 previous meetings. Arsenal have won 20, whilst three matches have been drawn.
Cottagers aiming for only third win of season
Fulham currently find themselves sitting second bottom in the Premier League with Mark Hughes overseeing only two wins since taking over as manager from Roy Hodgson in the summer.
The Cottagers' goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will be making his first appearance against the club who tried to buy him in the summer and will want to put in a good performance at the Emirates to show the home support what they are missing.
Fulham will be hoping to show a greater attacking threat than they have in their last three meetings with the Gunners where they have failed to score a single goal.
Team News
Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has confirmed French pair Samir Nasri and Sebastien Squillaci will be available for selection despite both players being doubtful earlier in the week with knee problems.
However, the Gunners will still be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Abou Diaby (ankle) and Thomas Vermaelen (achilles).
Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia will also miss the games with an elbow injury.
The north London club have an abundance of talent in attacking positions and Wenger must decide whether to retain Robin van Persie in the starting line up, or go with Marouane Chamakh.
Possible starting XI: Fabianski; Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Clichy; Song, Wilshere; Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott; Chamakh.
Fulham
Andrew Johnson is fit and available for selection following the hamstring strain that saw him miss last weekend's draw with Birmingham City.
Arsenal have lost their past two home league games and are looking to avoid losing three in the Premier League on home turf for the first time in their history.
Arsene Wenger's men won three league matches in November, but all those victories came away from home as they lost to both Tottenham and Newcastle United at the Emirates.
However, the Gunners should take heart from the fact that they have never lost to Fulham in the league in the sides' 23 previous meetings. Arsenal have won 20, whilst three matches have been drawn.
Cottagers aiming for only third win of season
Fulham currently find themselves sitting second bottom in the Premier League with Mark Hughes overseeing only two wins since taking over as manager from Roy Hodgson in the summer.
The Cottagers' goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will be making his first appearance against the club who tried to buy him in the summer and will want to put in a good performance at the Emirates to show the home support what they are missing.
Fulham will be hoping to show a greater attacking threat than they have in their last three meetings with the Gunners where they have failed to score a single goal.
Team News
Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has confirmed French pair Samir Nasri and Sebastien Squillaci will be available for selection despite both players being doubtful earlier in the week with knee problems.
However, the Gunners will still be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring), Abou Diaby (ankle) and Thomas Vermaelen (achilles).
Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia will also miss the games with an elbow injury.
The north London club have an abundance of talent in attacking positions and Wenger must decide whether to retain Robin van Persie in the starting line up, or go with Marouane Chamakh.
Possible starting XI: Fabianski; Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Clichy; Song, Wilshere; Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott; Chamakh.
Fulham
Andrew Johnson is fit and available for selection following the hamstring strain that saw him miss last weekend's draw with Birmingham City.
However, Mark Hughes' injury list is still very long and he is without Moussa Dembele (ankle), Rafik Halliche (thigh), Carlos Salcido (ankle), Philippe Senderos (Achilles), Fredrik Stoor (groin) and Bobby Zamora (leg) for the trip to the Emirates.
Possible starting XI: Schwarzer; Baird, Hangeland, Hughes, Kelly; Davies, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey; Gera; Kamara.Our 
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| 21 | Lukasz Fabianski | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Bacary Sagna | Defender |
| 6 | Laurent Koscielny | Defender |
| 18 | Sébastien Squillaci | Defender |
| 22 | Gael Clichy | Defender |
| 7 | Tomas Rosicky | Midfielder |
| 17 | Alexandre Song | Midfielder |
| 10 | Jack Wilshere | Midfielder |
| 8 | Samir Nasri | Midfielder |
| 29 | Marouane Chamakh | Striker |
| 23 | Andrey Arshavin | Midfielder |
| 13 | Wojciech Szczesny | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Kieran Gibbs | Defender |
| 15 | Denilson | Midfielder |
| 17 | Nicklas Bendtner | Striker |
| 20 | Johan Djourou | Defender |
| 20 | Robin van Persie | Striker |
| 14 | Theo Walcott | Striker |
| 1 | Mark Schwarzer | Goalkeeper |
| 18 | Aaron Hughes | Defender |
| 4 | John Paintsil | Defender |
| 5 | Brede Hangeland | Defender |
| 28 | Matthew Briggs | Defender |
| 29 | Simon Davies | Midfielder |
| 13 | Danny Murphy | Midfielder |
| 20 | Dickson Etuhu | Midfielder |
| 22 | Zoltán Gera | Striker |
| 23 | Clint Dempsey | Midfielder |
| 15 | Diomansy Kamara | Striker |
| - | David Stockdale | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Stephen Kelly | Defender |
| 16 | Damien Duff | Midfielder |
| 27 | Jonathan Greening | Midfielder |
| 6 | Chris Baird | Defender |
| 8 | Andy Johnson | Striker |
| 7 | Eddie Johnson | Striker |
| Samir Nasri | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 8 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
In the absence of skipper Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal will be looking to Samir Nasri for their creative spark. The Gunners will be hoping he can add to his already impressive tally of six goals so far this season.
| Clint Dempsey | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 23 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 29 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Clint Dempsey has led the Fulham line to good effect this season and will be looking to add to his five league goals. His ability in the air and on the ground could cause a problem for Arsenal’s suspect defence.
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Robin van Persie Striker Man Utd. |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
