With out Bukayo Saka of their beginning XI, have stayed within the Premier League title race and are one sport away from the Champions League ultimate, however everybody on the Emirates may agree on this afternoon that life is far simpler when their well-known No 7 is beginning video games.
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The prodigal son began his first match since his Achilles harm within the Carabao Cup ultimate on March 22 and he wanted simply 45 minutes to handle the afternoon’s enterprise. A cross swept on to the toes of for the primary purpose, a shot whipped contained in the close to put up of ’s purpose for the second. Saka’s work was performed. For as soon as, Mikel Arteta and 60,000 anxious dwelling followers may calm down at three targets up at half-time, throughout which Saka was withdrawn to preserve his vitality ranges.
For Gyokeres it was a triumphant afternoon, that includes a return to the staff within the Premier League – having misplaced his place to – and two first-half targets. His was the help for Saka, and everybody in a house shirt simply appeared the higher for having the membership’s greatest attacking participant again on the suitable wing. ’s gamers, affected by a virus that had dominated out of rivalry , and slowed down many others, had been blown away within the first half. They did at the very least get it collectively after the break.
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Arsenal’s twenty third Premier League win of the season took them to 76 factors, six higher than with their two video games in hand.
Arteta may save Saka’s legs and in addition substitute , and lengthy earlier than the tip, with Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg towards in thoughts. ended the sport as Rice’s substitute. had a really first rate 90-plus minutes – initially in midfield in Zubimendi’s place. Lastly, somewhat rotation from Arteta, though nonetheless not a single minute for poor outdated . If not in a second half cruise like this one, when will he ever get a sport?
An enormous first half for Arteta and his gamers, lifted by the third within the fourth minute of time added on when Gyokeres pulled away from and made himself a very good goal for ’s cross.
This had been a really rewarding half for the Swedish ahead. He has struggled this season, however towards a Fulham staff that was hemmed in and a pairing of Bassey and who had been having a really dangerous afternoon, Gyokeres took his possibilities. Not all of it was good from the No 14 but when each sport had been this simple he wouldn’t be questioning about his place within the staff. It was his help for the Saka purpose too, a second of excellent wise working into the channel and ready lengthy sufficient for Saka to make the run.
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Arsenal had been wonderful earlier than the break. They performed with depth and their opposition had been merely unable to get out of their very own half for a lot of it. Marco Silva’s gamers didn’t register a single contact within the Arsenal penalty field earlier than half-time. If this was certainly a staff struggling a collective virus it appeared to be one which recreated the times of their abject away type. They had been made to look ponderous at instances, light-weight at others. Silva’s gamers can play so much higher.
Myles Lewis-Skelly began his first Arsenal senior sport in midfield, within the absence of Martin Zubimendi and introduced the required robustness in addition to the vitality. Again within the XI, Saka was a menace. The whole lot hit as much as him caught, together with one cross discipline ball aimed toward his neck simply earlier than half-time which he one way or the other managed with one foot in contact and a defender throughout him. His end for the second Arsenal purpose was intelligent – whipped in at Bernd Leno’s close to put up from the left facet. He solely wanted to play a single half – was on in his place at half-time
Myles Lewis-Skelly rewarded Mikel Arteta for giving him a begin in central midfield – Kin Cheung/AP
Saka had made the primary for Gyokeres, benefiting from Raul Jimenez’s slip. Saka would possibly simply have crushed him anyway however because it turned out he had time and house to select Gyokeres with Andersen having completely misplaced his man within the field. Arsenal would have 5 photographs heading in the right direction within the first half and the query was mainly whether or not they would get an honest return on their dominance. ’s header from Trossard’s cross was properly positioned however the full-back was nicely offside.
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No such issues deep into harm time when Fulham had been caught on the counter and Trossard took for a future down the left. Castagne by no means obtained shut and by the point Trossard appeared up, Gyokeres had made some house for himself.
Gyokeres’s second purpose took him to 21 for the season, the primary Arsenal participant to attain greater than 20 in all competitions of their debut season since in 2014-2015. Fulham got here again into the sport after the break, or at the very least held their very own. Calafiori hit the bar with a header. Within the 72nd minute, Castagne registered a shot heading in the right direction – the primary for Fulham. Trossard’s efficiency indicated he will likely be in rivalry to start out on Tuesday on the left of the attackers, and no query who will begin on the alternative flank.
08:06pm
Arsenal’s confidence has been restored
That eye-catching efficiency and victory implies that Arsenal head into subsequent week’s Champions League encounter towards Atletico Madrid brimming with positivity.
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Now six factors forward of Man Metropolis within the Premier League, these are their remaining top-flight fixtures:
Sunday tenth Might: (A)
Monday 18th Might: (H)
Sunday twenty fourth Might: (A)
07:43pm
Arsenal pleasure at full-time
A jubilant Mikel Arteta appears delighted with Arsenal’s efficiency – Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Photos Europe
Declan Rice celebrates following Arsenal’s dominant victory – Adam Davy/PA
07:38pm
Gyokeres speaks to Sky Sports activities
07:33pm
Redknapp praises Lewis-Skelly’s ‘unbelievable’ efficiency
07:25pm
FT: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
A commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham ensures that Arsenal transfer six factors clear on the prime of the Premier League. All of the targets arrived within the first half, with Gyokeres’ double and Saka’s scientific end sealing a pivotal win. Lewis-Skelly produced an excellent midfield efficiency, whereas Arsenal had been rampant going ahead.
07:23pm
90+2 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Fulham substitute King glides into Arsenal’s field and the ball trickles throughout a harmful space. does nicely to dig out an important clearance to assist the hosts defend their clear sheet.
07:22pm
90 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
There will likely be 4 minutes of added time. The Emirates is relaxed and in full voice. This sport has been performed and dusted for some time now.
07:19pm
88 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
A lot of the away finish have already departed the Emirates. It’s been a disappointing efficiency from Fulham, who’re set to lose very important floor within the race for European soccer.
07:16pm
85 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
From the midway line, Dowman drives on the Fulham defence. The teenager’s stability is superb as he darts within Kusi-Asare. Nonetheless, he shoots whereas leaning again, and his effort drifts huge.
07:14pm
83 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Arteta makes a late change as Mosquera replaces White for the ultimate a part of the match.
07:13pm
80 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Arsenal hit the bar. Corners have been such an efficient attacking software for the hosts, who’re so near a fourth. Madueke swings a cross into the field and Calafiori rises highest and heads the ball. He beats Leno to it, however it clips the Fulham goalkeeper’s head earlier than rebounding off the bar. Leno knew nothing it. After having a primary half purpose dominated out by VAR, luck will not be on Calafiori’s facet immediately.
07:08pm
79 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Eze has produced one other influential efficiency and he’s withdrawn for Dowman. Smith Rowe can’t proceed and comes off for Kusi-Asare.
07:07pm
76 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Fulham make a uncommon foray ahead and it ends with Smith Rowe slamming an effort into the facet netting from a decent angle. After taking pictures, he goes down and is in want of therapy.
07:05pm
73 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Fulham make their fourth change of the match as enters the motion, changing Jimenez, who has struggled to impression the sport.
07:03pm
72 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Arsenal can’t clear a Fulham nook and the ball bounces across the penalty space. It will definitely falls to Castagne, who fires a strong strike at , forcing the goalkeeper into a comparatively easy save. That’s Fulham’s first shot heading in the right direction of the match.
07:00pm
70 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Regardless of Arsenal’s benefit, which appears in no hazard of being overturned, Arteta continues to be bellowing out directions to his gamers and bouncing round his technical space.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal look set to maneuver six factors clear on the prime of the Premier League – Kin Cheung/AP
06:57pm
67 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
The followers have simply produced a rendition of “49, 49 Lewis-Skelly”, which is a remix of their well-known “49, 49 undefeated” chant. That one hasn’t been heard for some time however Lewis-Skelly deserves it for his efficiency right here.
06:56pm
64 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Each groups make a string of adjustments.
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Fulham make a triple substitution as , King and come on for Reed, and Wilson, with the latter trying pissed off with the choice.
Gyokeres received’t get his hat-trick as he’s changed by Jesus. Rice additionally will get a relaxation, with Zubimendi coming into the motion.
06:53pm
62 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Bernd Leno denies Viktor Gyokeres, who’s in search of a hat-trick – Dylan Martinez/REUTERS
06:50pm
59 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Fulham fail to clear an Arsenal free-kick and the ball ultimately bounces to Trossard. The Belgian shoots, however doesn’t correctly join with the half-volley, which Leno gathers comfortably.
06:48pm
56 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Gyokeres is so near a hat-trick. As soon as once more, the striker makes a piercing run behind the Fulham defence. On this event, he’s discovered by Trossard and is thru on purpose. As an alternative of utilizing his left foot, he tries to chop throughout the ball and strike it with the within of his proper. This enables Leno to shut the angle down and the Fulham goalkeeper makes a formidable cease.
06:46pm
55 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
This half is presently being performed at a far slower tempo. Arsenal did the laborious work within the first half and look content material with defending their three-goal benefit.
06:42pm
52 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
We’ve barely talked about Wilson’s identify up to now. Fulham’s most influential participant this season hasn’t had a glance in immediately.
06:40pm
50 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Reed whips a nook into the field and Castagne wins the header on the close to put up. The total-back glances his try narrowly huge.
06:38pm
48 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Jimenez is about 30 yards out and tries a speculative effort from lengthy vary. He hits it with a whole lot of energy and it flies astray.
06:36pm
46 min: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
We’re again below means for the second half. Arteta has made a half-time change, taking off Saka for Madueke. Saka has solely simply come again from harm so it appears like a wise determination.
06:35pm
Saka and Gyokeres had been very good in that first half
Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres mixed to devastating impact within the first half – Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC
06:26pm
Arsenal’s most spectacular show for weeks
This has been Arsenal’s greatest efficiency for a protracted, very long time. Perhaps their most dominant exhibiting of 2026. Saka and Gyokeres are destroying Fulham. Arsenal have had 14 photographs to Fulham’s two, and 22 touches within the field to Fulham’s zero. Aim distinction on their minds now certainly…
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Arteta has a choice to make now. Relaxation gamers forward of the Champions League semi-final in midweek, or preserve the massive boys on the sector due to the potential increase to purpose distinction? A reminder that if each Arsenal and Metropolis win all their remaining video games, they are going to end degree on factors.
06:21pm
HT: Arsenal 3 Fulham 0
Arsenal are cheered off the pitch by their followers after racing right into a dominant three-goal lead over Fulham. The hosts have been magnificent and fully outclassed the guests. Saka’s fabulous help arrange Gyokeres for the primary purpose, earlier than the Arsenal captain added the house facet’s second with a scientific end. Seconds earlier than half-time, Trossard floated a inviting cross into Gyokeres, who headed in Arsenal’s third.
06:20pm
GOAL! Gyokeres provides a 3rd seconds earlier than half-time
Trossard is unleashed on the wing and runs at Castagne. The Arsenal attacker goes on the skin of the Fulham full-back, earlier than floating a fragile cross into Gyokeres, who directs a agency header into the online from shut vary.
06:16pm
45 min: Arsenal 2 Fulham 0
There will likely be three minutes of added time. Fulham appear to be they’ll’t look forward to the half to finish. Arsenal have been overwhelmingly dominant.
06:15pm
44 min: Arsenal 2 Fulham 0
Arsenal pile ahead in quest of one other purpose as White clips a cross in direction of Gabriel on the again put up. The Brazilian can’t fairly attain it, with a pair different Arsenal gamers ready for a faucet in.
06:13pm
42 min: Arsenal 2 Fulham 0
Arsenal have scored two targets in a sport for the primary time since March seventeenth. Ends a run of eight matches scoring one or zero instances.
06:11pm
GOAL! Saka doubles Arsenal’s lead with a scientific end
The Arsenal captain has been unplayable on this first half. Gyokeres makes a run behind the Fulham defence and is picked out by Eze’s pinpoint move. The striker holds up the ball and performs in Saka, who fizzes an effort into the underside nook.
06:10pm
40 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
Trossard drifts inside and dances previous Reed to get right into a central place. The winger shoots, however his strike is tame and simply collected by Leno.
06:08pm
38 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
There’s a few uncomfortable moments for White, who loses possession to Lukic earlier than miscuing a clearance. Fulham have proven small indicators of promise in the previous few minutes, however they’re but to document a shot heading in the right direction.
06:06pm
35 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
Riccardo Calafiori thought he had doubled Arsenal’s advantag, however his purpose was dominated out for offside – Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos Europe
06:04pm
32 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
Boos had been ringing across the Emirates when Calafiori’s purpose was disallowed. However, Arsenal should persevere. They’ve been throughout Fulham on this first half up to now.
06:00pm
NO GOAL! Arsenal double their lead by Calafiori however he’s offside
Rice threads a ball to Saka, who pulls a cross again to Eze. The playmaker’s shot is blocked by the Fulham defence and Leno. Arsenal rapidly string collectively one other assault as Trossard floats a cross into the field. Calafiori then nods a fragile header into the online, however VAR guidelines that the Italian defender was offside. Arsenal’s pleasure is lower quick.
05:57pm
27 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
How have Arsenal not scored?! Leno flaps at a cross as he challenges Gabriel. The ball ultimately spills out to Gyokeres, whose low shot forces Leno right into a save. The rebound then falls to Saka and the Arsenal captain drills an effort huge.
05:54pm
25 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
This has been an impressively dominant and fluid begin by Arsenal, who’ve had the entire ball and the entire territory. They appear decided to not permit Fulham past the midway line, not to mention into the penalty space. David Raya has simply slide-tackled Raul Jimenez in Fulham’s half.
05:53pm
23 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
Lukic receives the sport’s first yellow card for needlessly tripping Eze. The Fulham midfielder appeared irritated and took his frustration out on Eze. He should be extraordinarily cautious now.
05:52pm
21 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
Rice and Lewis-Skelly are sitting as fairly a deep double pivot on the base of Arsenal’s midfield, giving Eze the liberty to roam across the pitch. Gyokeres does nicely to win a free kick towards Andersen. Rice then swings a scrumptious cross into the field, which Leno solely punches to Eze on the sting of the realm. The previous Crystal Palace man shoots, however his try is blocked by a sea of our bodies.
05:48pm
18 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
In current weeks, Arsenal have been accused of trying tentative in the beginning of video games. Thus far immediately, there aren’t any indicators of nerves for the league leaders.
05:46pm
16 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
Viktor Gyokeres faucets Arsenal into an early lead towards Fulham – Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos Europe
05:44pm
14 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
That was Saka’s first help for Gyokeres within the Premier League. They’ve not likely gelled this season however Arsenal will hope that is the beginning of a greater connection.
05:42pm
11 min: Arsenal 1 Fulham 0
That purpose is the proper basis for Arsenal to construct upon. If it stays like this, the house facet will transfer six factors away from Man Metropolis on the prime of the Premier League desk.
05:40pm
GOAL! Saka brilliantly tees up Gyokeres for an early opener
It’s sensational attacking play from Saka. That’s the winger at his best possible. He breezes previous Jimenez and leaves the striker on the ground, earlier than firing in a low cross for Gyokeres, who’s ready contained in the six-yard field. The Swede then faucets a close-range effort into the online to settle the early Arsenal nerves.
05:37pm
6 min: Arsenal 0 0
The hosts are dominating the ball in these early phases. In addition to Leno, Smith-Rowe can be making a return to his outdated stomping floor. The Englishman was an Arsenal academy graduate, however needed to depart the membership in 2024 for Fulham in quest of extra common soccer.
05:33pm
3 min: Arsenal 0 Fulham 0
Saliba finds Eze with a sweeping lengthy move, however the playmaker can’t management it. Arsenal do nicely to regain possession by Lewis-Skelly, who tees up Trossard. The winger runs at Castagne, earlier than he twists and flashes a low drive huge of the far put up.
Actually sturdy begin by Lewis-Skelly in midfield. Inside two minutes he’s earned a free-kick, created an opportunity and received a few duels.
05:30pm
Kick-off
We’re below means on the Emirates.
05:26pm
The groups emerge from the tunnel
Saka and Reed lead their sides out onto the pitch. Can Arsenal go six factors clear or will Fulham spoil their celebration?
05:25pm
Different Premier League outcomes
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Saturday 2nd Might
Brentford 3 West Ham United 0
Newcastle United 3 Brighton 1
Wolves 1 Sunderland 1
05:18pm
Paul Merson and Jamie Redknapp converse concerning the significance of Bukayo Saka
05:15pm
A former Arsenal man returns to the Emirates
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno spent 4 years at Arsenal between 2018 and 2022, earlier than transferring to Fulham. The 34-year-old has began each Premier League sport for Marco Silva’s facet this season.
05:11pm
Jamie Redknapp speaks on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s begin in midfield
05:07pm
Arsenal out for his or her warm-up
Arsenal are in full focus forward of this pivotal Premier League match – Dylan Martinez/REUTERS
Can Viktor Gyokeres make the all-important distinction for Arsenal towards Fulham? – Dylan Martinez/REUTERS
05:00pm
Mikel Arteta’s pre-match ideas
04:51pm
Arsenal followers out in full pressure
The Emirates has turn into a cauldron of depth and nerves in current weeks. Can the gamers assist the followers calm down with a dominant efficiency immediately?
1000’s of Arsenal followers make their away to the Emirates – Alex Pantling/Getty Photos Europe
04:42pm
Harrison Reed named as Fulham’s captain
An earlier graphic steered that Joachim Andersen would captain the facet, however Fulham have now confirmed that Harrison Reed will take the armband.
04:37pm
Fulham’s dreadful document on the Emirates
Historical past is on Arsenal’s facet immediately: they haven’t misplaced any of their 32 dwelling league video games towards Fulham, which is essentially the most any facet has confronted one other with out defeat in English Soccer League historical past. Fulham, in the meantime, have by no means received a Premier League away sport towards the league leaders.
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All of which must be encouraging for Arsenal followers, aside from the truth that a draw could be simply as damaging as a defeat…
04:33pm
Myles Lewis-Skelly will get a uncommon begin
The massive staff information for Arsenal is that Myles Lewis-Skelly begins within the Premier League for less than the second time this season. Apparently, it looks as if he’s beginning in a midfield place. If that’s the case, this would be the first time he has began as a midfielder for Arsenal’s senior staff. He got here by the academy as a central midfielder however has performed left-back for the primary staff.
Myles Lewis-Skelly is ready to make a uncommon Premier League begin for Arsenal – Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC
04:30pm
The groups in full
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Eze, Trossard, Gyokeres.
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Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Zubimendi, Dowman.
Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Reed, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez.
Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Rodrigo Muniz, Cairney, Bobb, Cuenca, Kusi-Asare, King, Diop.
Referee: Jarred Gillett
04:17pm
Fulham staff information
Marco Silva has made two alterations to the staff which beat Aston Villa. Ryan Sessegnon, who netted the winner within the victory over Villa, is unavailable on account of harm, and is changed by Antonee Robinson.
The opposite change sees Harrison Reed are available for Sander Berge. Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi is sidelined with an harm.
04:17pm
Arsenal staff information
Mikel Arteta has made 5 adjustments to the facet which drew towards Atletico Madrid. Bukayo Saka begins for the primary time because the Carabao Cup ultimate on the finish of March, whereas Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Leandro Trossard and Eberechi Eze additionally begin.
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Martin Odegaard was taken off in midweek and doesn’t make the squad immediately. Kai Havertz picked up an harm throughout final weekend’s win over Newcastle United and stays absent. Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino are additionally lacking.
04:12pm
Arsenal’s midweek exploits
On Wednesday night, Arsenal drew 1-1 within the first leg of their Champions League semi-final towards Atletico Madrid on the Metropolitano. Each Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez scored penalties in an evenly-matched encounter. Eberechi Eze thought he had received a late penalty after he was tripped by David Hancko, however the referee’s determination was overturned by VAR.
Arsenal gamers have fun after Viktor Gyokeres netted his penalty – Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC
It’s all to play for in Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final tie with Atletico Madrid following that draw within the first leg – Jose Breton/AP
04:03pm
As we speak’s setting
04:00pm
Crunch time
Hiya and welcome to our dwell weblog for this Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham on the Emirates Stadium.
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Simply two wins of their earlier eight video games throughout all competitions has precipitated anxiousness to skyrocket amongst the Arsenal devoted in current weeks. The title virtually feels inside touching distance, however Arsenal’s closest challengers, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis, are hitting their stride, intensifying the stress and turning up the warmth on Mikel Arteta’s males.
A win this night over Fulham would give Arsenal a six-point cushion forward of Man Metropolis, having performed two video games extra. It will draw all eyes to Man Metropolis, who would have to be faultless of their upcoming fixtures towards Everton and Brentford to maintain tempo with Arsenal earlier than they face West Ham United subsequent Sunday.
Arsenal had been in motion earlier within the week, drawing 1-1 with Atletico Madrid within the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Spain. The membership’s harm issues imply that varied key gamers have , which is likely one of the explanation why their type has dipped on the enterprise finish of the marketing campaign. Arteta is having to delve into his squad and exhaust his assets to proceed balancing home and European soccer.
Fulham aren’t any pushovers and are solely two factors behind sixth-place Brighton. They’re concerned in a busy race for European soccer, and an unlikely outcome on the Emirates would do splendidly to serve this trigger.
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With supervisor Marco Silva’s future nonetheless trying unsure, some type of European competitors may very well be the lacking element that will persuade him to remain on the membership.
Arsenal stumbled to an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Newcastle United of their earlier Premier League outing, whereas Fulham additionally received by the identical scoreline, beating Aston Villa at Craven Cottage because of Ryan Sessegnon’s first half purpose.
Regardless of their tiredness and the mounting stress, Arsenal should maintain off Fulham and flex their title-winning muscle tissue. Extra dropped factors will solely improve the followers’ doubt and embolden Man Metropolis, who’re ready to pounce on any Arsenal mistake.
Kick-off is at 17:30, with staff information coming shortly.
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