Reading v Arsenal

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From the BBC News Desk

Michael Duberry is doubtful for Reading, while Arsenal's Kolo Toure and Tomas Rosicky have been passed fit.

Reading defender Michael Duberry is doubtful after damaging ribs in the recent defeat at Fulham.

But winger John Oster (ankle) and utility man Kalifa Cisse (knee) are both back in contention.

Arsenal's Kolo Toure (calf) and Tomas Rosicky (groin) have been passed fit, but Philippe Senderos will not be risked following a back injury.

Midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Alexander Hleb are likely to feature having been rested in midweek.

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Reading manager Steve Coppell:
"In my mind I have probably got about three different ways of playing against Arsenal - or trying to.

"We are at home so we have got to have a go. But if we do push men forward we will obviously be leaving ourselves open at the back.

"We have to try to attack them when possible but also make sure we have a strong base so we are not vulnerable to the counter-attack."

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger:
"I think what Steve Coppell has done at Reading is absolutely exceptional.

"With less potential you can achieve less. But what is the purpose of every manager? To do the maximum with what he has at his disposal.

"If you judge him on that, then he has done very well for Reading."

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