Team news: Reading vs Arsenal

Vital Reading looks at some team news, ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal at Wembley.

Reading have right-back Stephen Kelly back for selection, but
fellow defender Anton Ferdinand is still struggling with a lack of match fitness. Jure Travner is also sidelined, but Pavel Pogrebnyak will be fit, despite missing the Bournemouth game with injury.

Chelsea loanee Nathan Ake and Palace striker Kwesi Appiah are both cup-tied. Nathaniel Chalobah should be available, after limping off against Bournemouth. He is likely to play along side Danny Williams, who will return from injury, as well as skipper Jem Karacan.

Arsenal’s injury siutation is looking a lot better these days. Their only two definite absentees Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mikel Arteta. England’s Jack Wilshere returned in a reserve game for Arsenal against the Royals on Monday, so could start at Wembley.