Arsenal vs Fulham Preview: Team News & Injury Updates, Probable Lineups, H2H Record, Prediction

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Arsenal will host Fulham in a Premier League clash on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium. As the season heads into its final stretch, both teams will be eager to secure vital points.

The Gunners are hanging on a thread in the Premier League race and know a win is imperative for them in the London derby.

Arsenal vs Fulham H2H Record

Historically, Arsenal have enjoyed a dominant record over Fulham in the Premier League. In fact, the Gunners are unbeaten in their last 17 home games against Fulham, a streak that dates back to the inception of the Premier League era. Fulham have often struggled at the Emirates and Highbury before it, with Arsenal's attacking flair and home support proving too strong over the years.

Matches: 64
Arsenal Win: 42
Draw: 13
Fulham Win: 9

Arsenal vs Fulham Team News and Injury Updates

Arsenal

The biggest boost for Arsenal is the return of Bukayo Saka, who has resumed full training following a hamstring surgery in December. His availability will be a huge plus for Mikel Arteta, especially with the title race heating up.

However, Arsenal are not without issues. Gabriel Jesus remains ruled out for the season with a knee injury, while Kai Havertz also suffered a serious hamstring setback during the winter break in Dubai and is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign. Defensive reinforcements are thin too - Riccardo Calafiori picked up a knee injury on international duty with Italy, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is recovering from surgery, unlikely to return this season. There's also uncertainty around Jurrien Timber, who missed recent action due to illness and remains a doubt for the Fulham clash.

Fulham

Fulham head to North London with a few key absentees of their own. Reiss Nelson, currently on loan from Arsenal, is ineligible to face his parent club as per Premier League regulations. Meanwhile, winger Harry Wilson has been ruled out with an ankle injury, further limiting Marco Silva's options in attack.

With their recent away form being inconsistent and a limited frontline due to injuries, Fulham will likely rely on defensive solidity and look to hit Arsenal on the counter. It will also be a return to the old abode for Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi, who are likely to start as well. Raul Jimenez was excellent for Mexico and scored 4 goals during the international break. The Mexican may well be leading the line for the visitors.

Arsenal vs Fulham Predicted Lineups

Arsenal: David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka

Fulham: Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic; Andreas Pereira, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi; Raul Jimenez

Arsenal vs Fulham Prediction

Given Arsenal's imperious home record against Fulham and their recent performances in the league, the Gunners are expected to control proceedings from start to finish. Fulham are a threat but the Gunners have enough quality for all three points.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Fulham