Arsenal aim to move six points clear at the Premier League summit when they host Fulham on Saturday.
The Gunners currently lead Manchester City by three points. Meanwhile, their rivals do not play until Monday evening against Everton. This creates a massive opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to apply psychological pressure. Arteta’s men must manage significant fatigue after their exhausting trip to face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
However, the performance in that Champions League stalemate has provided plenty of optimism. Arsenal recently snapped a run of four losses with a nervy victory over Newcastle. Fulham travel to North London chasing a first European berth since 2012. They sit just two points behind sixth-placed Brighton heading into the final four matches.
Arsenal vs Fulham – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
- Kick-off: 17:30 BST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: Peter Bankes
- Last Meeting: Fulham 0–1 Arsenal (18 October 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Arsenal
Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber remain unavailable due to groin injuries. They join Mikel Merino on the sidelines as he recovers from a foot problem. Martin Odegaard was withdrawn early during the midweek match in Madrid. However, Arteta remains hopeful his captain will be fit to feature on Saturday.
Fulham
Ryan Sessegnon will miss the short trip after suffering a muscle injury against Aston Villa. Former Gunner Alex Iwobi is also out with a damaged hamstring. Marco Silva hopes Kenny Tete can return after sitting out four matches. That said, club-record signing Kevin remains out with a foot issue.
Form
Arsenal
Arsenal have never lost a home league game against Fulham in 32 attempts. They have conceded just 11 goals in 17 Premier League home games this term. Arteta’s side are particularly dangerous from set-pieces. They have scored 17 goals from corners, a Premier League record for a single campaign.
Fulham
The Cottagers have failed to score in four of their last six league fixtures. Their away form has also faltered, winning just once on the road in 2026. However, they have recently beaten Tottenham, Burnley, and Aston Villa. Fulham are yet to concede a goal in the opening 15 minutes this season.
Predicted lineups
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Fulham Predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
How to watch Arsenal vs Fulham?
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 17:00 BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app.
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