Fulham v Arsenal – Line-ups, stats and preview
Fulham take on Arsenal this coming Saturday in the Premier League.
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Fulham v Arsenal Match Preview
Arsenal will be hoping to keep top spot in the Premier League when they make the short trip across London to Fulham in Saturday’s tea-time kick-off.
Manchester City could have gone to to the top by the time the Gunners kick-off at Craven Cottage but Mikel Arteta’s men will travel full of confidence after winning fiive of their opening seven Premier League games this season.
Fulham are unbeaten at home though and are unbeaten in their last two matches against Arsenal at the Cottage. Can they be tricky opponents again?
Fulham v Arsenal team news
Fulham are waiting on the fitness of midfielder Sasa Lukic who picked up a groin injury before the international break and is unlikely to feature. Samuel Chukwueze is also out after injuring a hip while playing for Nigeria.
Finally, striker Raul Jiimenez is a doubt with his own hip problem.
Spreadex tip Arsenal to win the Premier League and for West Ham to be relegated
Arsenal’s main issue is captain Martin Odegaard. The midfielder has been substituted in the first half of Arsenal;s last three games and could be out for a further month with a knee injury.
Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesuus and Noni Madueke are all still out.
Fulham v Arsenal expected line-ups
Fulham: Leno; Diop, Bassey, Andersen; Castagne, Berge, Cairney, Sessegnon; Wilson, Iwobi; King
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Fulham v Arsenal – the stats
- In the last 3 Fulham matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Fulham home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 3 Fulham matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Fulham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Fulham have won 3 of the last 4 home matches and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 7 Arsenal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Arsenal away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Arsenal have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Arsenal have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Arsenal have won 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
How to watch Fulham v Arsenal
The match is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. It can be streamed on Sky and through Now.
Prediction
Arsenal may lack creativity without their captain but it’s time for others to step up. If all else fails, there is always a set-piece.
Fulham 1-2 Arsenal