Midfielder Scott Parker has been handed his Fulham debut during this afternoon's London derby against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.

The signing from Tottenham Hotspur will play alongside Steve Sidwell in the centre of midfield, while Dimitar Berbatov will feature as a lone striker.

However, the Whites are without injured goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who has been replaced by David Stockdale.

Meanwhile, visiting Arsenal have made two changes, which has seen England international Jack Wilshere drop down to the bench, with his place given to Lukas Podolski.

Elsewhere, Laurent Koscielny is suspended, resulting in a call-up for Carl Jenkinson.

Fulham: Stockdale; Riether, Hughes, Hangeland, Riise; Duff, Parker, Sidwell, Taarabt; Kasami; Berbatov

Arsenal: Szczesny; Jenkinson, Sagna, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Ramsey, Rosicky, Cazorla, Podolski Walcott; Giroud