Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is likely to make several changes but Zoltan Gera may retain his place in the starting line up after scoring the 25-yard screamer which put the Cottagers ahead. Simon Davies suffered a setback from his foot injury during the game at Eastlands and will be unavailable while Erik Nevland, Andrew Johnson (shoulder) and Toni Kallio (Achilles)also miss out.Andrei Arshavin and Theo Walcott are both available to Arsene Wenger after recovering from groin and side injuries respectively. Robin van Persie is also expected to feature despite what Wenger described as "a little problem". Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is still struggling with a stomach problem so Vito Mannone could be in goal. Denilson (back), Johan Djourou (knee), and Samir Nasri (fractured fibula) all remain sidelined.

Robin van Persie has admitted he has exaggerated a fall if he feels the challenge warrants a penalty as the issue of diving continues apace.Van Persie's comments come after his team-mate Eduardo was banned by UEFA for alleged diving against Celtic in the Champions League qualifier although his suspension was subsequently overturned.Asked if he had exaggerated a fall, Van Persie told The Times: "Yes, I have. Sometimes when you are in the middle of the action and you get a little push then you are in the right to show the ref that you are pushed. He added: "That's not really diving. It's just showing,'Come on, he just pushed me, so I can't score now.'

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