Arsenal have Kieran Gibbs back in their first XI and record signing Mesut Ozil on the bench for the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

David Moyes has named Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata together in his Manchester United starting line-up for the first time as the Red Devils look to maintain their Barclays Premier League momentum at Stoke.

Juan Mata has been handed his first Manchester United start for their Barclays Premier League encounter with Cardiff – and Robin van Persie returned too as David Moyes’ men looked to kick-start their season.

Manchester United took on Norwich at Carrow Road without England forward Wayne Rooney, who did not travel to Norfolk.

In the night’s other games, West Ham scored two late penalties at Burnley to reach the quarter-finals while Leicester substitute Lloyd Dyer scored an 89th-minute winner in a thrilling topsy-turvy tie to book a place in the quarter-finals at Fulham’s expense.

Southampton 2 Fulham 0

Former Sunderland striker Darren Bent had to settle for a place on the bench as his new club Fulham prepared to kick off the new Barclays Premier League season at the Stadium of Light.

Fulham 2 Reading 4

Fulham manager Martin Jol made three changes to his side for the visit of Stoke in the Barclays Premier League.

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov faces a fitness test on his hamstring ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash at Norwich.

Fulham 3 West Ham 1

Fulham 3 West Ham 1

Champions Manchester City named an unchanged side for their Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Fulham boss Martin Jol has confirmed Dimitar Berbatov will return to his side for the clash with Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City.

Fulham and Wigan both made a number of changes for this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage.

Fulham 1 Blackpool 1

Tom Ince and Alex Baptiste start for Blackpool in today’s FA Cup third-round tie at Fulham, despite speculation both are on the brink of quitting the club.

Fulham were today hoping Mark Schwarzer would be fit to return for their New Year’s Day clash at West Brom.

Fulham 1 Swansea 2

Fulham manager Martin Jol compared his mood to a “thunderstorm” after a drab performance by the Londoners allowed Southampton to snatch a point yesterday.

Bryan Ruiz could return for Fulham’s Boxing Day clash against struggling Southampton.

Fulham boss Martin Jol has been forced to recall goalkeeper David Stockdale from his loan spell at Hull ahead of his side’s Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Fulham 2 Newcastle 1

Fulham 2 Newcastle 1

Fulham 0 Tottenham 3

Kyle Walker was left out of Tottenham’s starting XI for the first time in a league match since August 2011 as Andre Villas-Boas looked to secure a third successive win at Fulham.

Fulham will be able to call upon Kieran Richardson again when Tottenham head to Craven Cottage tomorrow.

Chelsea 0 Fulham 0

Fulham will again be without a number of key players for Saturday’s trip to Stoke.

Fulham 1 Sunderland 3

Kieran Richardson will miss Fulham’s Premier League clash with his former club Sunderland on Sunday because of a hamstring injury.

Fulham midfielder Mahamadou Diarra was today in a race against time to be fit for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Arsenal.

Reading 3 Fulham 3

Fulham and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff is available for tomorrow's Barclays Premier League clash at Reading after recovering from an illness.

Dimitar Berbatov is amongst the players Fulham can welcome back for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Southampton 2 Fulham 2

Fulham 1 Manchester City 2

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester City after sustaining an injury in training.

Wigan 1 Fulham 2

Fulham 3 West Brom 0

Fulham striker Bryan Ruiz is rated as 50/50 as he battles against a hamstring injury ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against West Brom.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce named new signing Andy Carroll in his starting line-up for the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham.

Fulham manager Martin Jol made five changes to his side for the Capital One Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Fulham manager Martin Jol will rest three or four first team players for tomorrow’s Capital One clash with Sheffield Wednesday.