Fulham

Luis Boa Morte could be back in time for Fulham's Boxing Day trip if he continues to make progress recovering from a hamstring strain.

If Boa Morte, who missed the Charlton defeat because of the injury, is not ready for the Highbury clash he should be fit to face Birmingham on Tuesday.

Keeper Mark Crossley should be available for the Gunners match after making good progress in his recovery from a groin problem.

Crossley was the man in possession of the number one shirt until he sustained the injury against Blackburn last month, so manager Chris Coleman may give him the nod ahead of Edwin van der Sar.

Midfielder Claus Jensen has seen several specialists about an ongoing hamstring problem while Moritz Volz will be hoping to regain his right-back spot from Liam Rosenior.

Alain Goma has come through 90 minutes of reserve football without any problems and is back in full training and available for selection.

French Under-21 international defender Gael Clichy is set to replace Cole at left-back, but Freddie Ljungberg could return to the side after recovering from two acute migraines.

Jose Reyes is still ruled out with a knee injury, with Arsene Wenger confirming the Spaniard is now also likely to miss the December 29 trip to Newcastle.

"Reyes is still out with a slight knee problem. There is no ligament damage but a bit of bone bruising so he should be back for January 1," he said.

Jermaine Pennant is also back in contention, but Pascal Cygan and Gilberto are both ruled out with back injuries.

Edu is training after recovering from a broken toe, but is not yet ready to return to first-team action.

Wenger has pledged to restore the Brazilian to the squad when he regains fitness, even though he has yet to agree terms on a new contract.

"Edu is back in normal training although he's still short of going into actual contact work," he added.

"He looks good though - sharp, motivated and focused. Of course, I will consider him when he's fit."