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Hull manager Phil Brown is set to retain Jimmy Bullard and Nick Barmby in his squad despite their bust-up this week. The duo had to be separated by team-mates following an altercation on Monday, just a day after the Tigers were thrashed 5-1 at Everton. Bullard started at Goodison Park on his return from a knee injury, that had kept him sidelined since December, and is set to keep his starting role. Brown will welcome back defender Andy Dawson who missed the Everton defeat after suffering an asthma attack as well as Dean Marney while Craig Fagan returns from suspension. Republic of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt will face a late fitness test on his foot injury while Anthony Gardner (ankle) is still at least a month away from a return. | |||||
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Arsenal look set again be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) for Saturday's Premier League trip to Hull. Winger Tomas Rosicky faces a fitness test on his groin problem, while Bacary Sagna (ankle) is also a doubt, although veteran defender Sol Campbell is expected to be available after suffering from cramp after the midweek Champions League win over Porto. Midfielder Alex Song serves the second match of a domestic ban, while centre-back William Gallas (calf) is still sidelined. Aaron Ramsey (broken leg), Robin van Persie (ankle) and Johan Djourou (knee) are long-term absentees. | |||||