Portsmouth travel to Arsenal tomorrow without midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who faces a possible three to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Portsmouth travel to Arsenal tomorrow without midfielder Papa Bouba Diop, who faces a possible three to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Anthony Vanden Borre is still waiting for international clearance to make his Portsmouth debut ahead of the Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham.

New Pompey signing Steve Finnan will miss tomorrow's season-opener against Fulham due to a hamstring problem.

Portsmouth have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antti Niemi with the 37-year-old coming out of retirement to join the Premier League club.

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has announced his retirement from football, the club have revealed on their website.

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has suffered a blow in his battle to return from injury ahead of the new Barclays Premier League campaign.

Fulham have a fully fit squad for their Barclays Premier League finale against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Fulham striker Jari Litmanen is fit but will not participate in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Struggling Fulham have Alexei Smertin available again for the home game against Everton on Sunday.

ROY HODGSON refuses to believe his Fulham side are heading for the drop.

Fulham will be without Alexei Smertin for their Barclays Premier League fixture at Blackburn tomorrow.

Fulham 0 Manchester United 3

Jari Litmanen has returned to full training with Fulham following a recent heart scare but will not be involved in tomorrow’s Premier League game against Manchester United.

Fulham 0 West Ham 1

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has to decide whether to reintroduce captain Brian McBride to the starting line-up for the visit of West Ham after the American’s two recent substitute appearances following a long-term knee injury.

GARETH SOUTHGATE has urged Middlesbrough to aim high after Jeremie Aliadiere all but banished any lingering relegation fears on Teesside.

Middlesbrough 1 Fulham 0

JIMMY BULLARD was on the receiving end of a beating from his own team mate in midweek, but he was the one handing one out to Aston Villa.

Fulham 2 Aston Villa 1

Erik Nevland could make his Fulham debut in the Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

ROY HODGSON claimed his first point as Fulham boss after a dogged display but his men remain in deep relegation trouble with just two wins from 24 Premier League outings.

Bolton 0 Fulham 0

Arsenal welcome back winger Tomas Rosicky for today's Premier League trip to Fulham following a virus.

Brede Hangeland was not signed in time to feature for Fulham in the Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.

Fulham have fitness doubts over midfielder Jimmy Bullard and defenders Carlos Bocanegra and Aaron Hughes for the FA Cup third round replay at League One Bristol Rovers.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard may start for Fulham in tomorrow’s FA Cup third round replay at Bristol Rovers.

FIGHTING spirit has never been in short supply in London’s east end, and West Ham now appear to be maintaining that proud tradition.

West Ham 2 Fulham 1

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has an outside chance of being included in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to West Ham.

“GOODNIGHT Irene” sang the 7,000 Rovers fans when they weren’t busy taunting the home crowd.

Fulham 2 Bristol Rovers 2

Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza returns from suspension for Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie against Bristol Rovers.

Fulham 1 Chelsea 2

New Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will be without defender Aaron Hughes (calf) for the New Year’s Day clash with west London neighbours Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

MIKAEL FORSSELL has backed his former international boss Roy Hodgson to keep Fulham in the Premier League.

Birmingham 1 Fulham 1

Fulham are without Moritz Volz for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Tottenham 5 Fulham 1

Ledley King made his first appearance of the season in Tottenham’s Premier League clash against Fulham at White Hart Lane.

Defender Elliot Omozusi is doubtful for Fulham’s trip to Tottenham on St Stephen's Day.

FULHAM chairman Mohamed Al Fayed begins his search for a new manager this week knowing it is vital he finds a man to bring stability to west London.

Fulham 1 Wigan 1

Fulham will continue to be without Jimmy Bullard for the Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan at Craven Cottage.