Fulham vs Arsenal, PL 2024-25: Preview, Team News, H2H, Predicted Lineups

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Arsenal will be aiming to continue their positive upsurge as they travel across London to face Fulham on Sunday (December 8).

The Gunners are currently placed 3rd in the league table with 28 points in 14 matches. Their most recent victory against Manchester United meant Mikel Arteta's men are within 7 points of leaders Liverpool and a win would further narrow the gap.

Fulham, sitting sixth in the Premier League, have impressed this season with a strong Arsenal connection in their squad. Summer arrivals Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson, along with Alex Iwobi's standout form, have added quality to Marco Silva's side. Iwobi, with five league goals, grabbed a brace in Fulham's recent 3-1 win over Brighton.

Fulham vs Arsenal: Team Updates

Arsenal faces uncertainty regarding Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori's fitness, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined with knee injuries. Gabriel Jesus is one yellow card away from suspension. Fulham, meanwhile, will miss Reiss Nelson (ineligible to face his parent club) and suspended Tom Cairney. Sasa Lukic returns from a ban, but Joachim Andersen's absence remains a significant blow.

Fulham vs Arsenal: Stats & History

Arsenal failed to win either league meeting with Fulham last season, marking a rare dip against the Cottagers. However, the Gunners have won seven of their last eight London derbies and scored five or more goals in four of those matches. Bukayo Saka has contributed to 14 goals in his last 14 derby appearances, while Gabriel could become the first Arsenal center-back since 2009 to score in three consecutive games.

Fulham vs Arsenal H2H Record

Fulham and Arsenal have met 63 times over the years. Out of them, Arsenal won 42 matches whereas Fulham only managed 9 victories. 12 matches have ended in a stalemate.

In the 2023-24 season, the Gunners failed to win against their London rivals in the league. Fulham won 2-1 at Craven Cottage and came away with a 2-2 draw at the Emirates.

Fulham vs Arsenal Predicted Playing XI

b Bernd Leno; Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Sasa Lukic, Sander Berge; Emile Smith Rowe, Andreas Pereira, Alex Iwobi; Raul Jimenez

Arsenal: David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli