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After the international break, Arsenal are back in action in the Premier League. Arsenal have been one of the favorite candidates for the league title for the last few years, and they were really close to winning it. Anyway, the Gunners are now leading the point table this season with 16 points after the first seven games. Liverpool are only one point away from Arsenal, which means the Gunners will give their all to get full three points against Fulham, who stand in 14th and have lost their last two consecutive matches in the league.
Stats & Facts
- Arsenal have lost only one of their last 14 league games against Fulham, which was in December 2023.
- Arsenal have scored at least one goal in each of their last 20 meetings with Fulham in the league.
- Fulham had lost five consecutive home matches against Arsenal between 2012 and 2023. Since then, Arsenal failed to win any of the remaining two visits to Craven Cottage.
- The Gunners have lost only one of their previous 18 London Derbies in the Premier League.
- Fulham secure two back-to-back home matches in the league. A win against Arsenal would see them secure three successive home victories for the first time since 2012.
Team News
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will miss the match due to a knee injury. Manager Mikel Arteta talked about the possible return of Odegaard. He said, “It will be weeks. There’s no definite date for his return, but he’s evolving well. It’s very unlucky.” Arsenal will also be without the services of Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Noni Madueke due to injuries. Both Ben White and Martin Zubimendi missed training, but they should be fine and available for selection.
As for Fulham, Sasa Lukic picked up an injury in gameweek 7 against AFC Bournemouth and will be out of the squad at least for six weeks. Raul Jimenez and Kenny Tete have also not returned to training due to fitness concerns. However, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, and Bernd Leno are ready to face their former club.
Possible Lineup for Fulham:
Leno; Diop, Bassey, Andersen; Castagne, Berge, Cairney, Sessegnon; Wilson, Iwobi; King
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Prediction: Fulham 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal have defensively improved a lot. They have conceded the fewest goals among all other clubs, only three out of the first 7 matches. Although Fulham are the home side, Arsenal are likely to win this match. Moreover, three points are very important for the Gunners to stay at the top of the table.
Betfair Odds
Fulham: 6.70
Draw: 4.20
Arsenal: 1.51
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