This will be a feisty encounter, with Fulham holding a good advantage over Mikel Arteta’s men in recent games. Though, Arsenal will be at home, this clash could end in a draw, putting more dent on the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Date: Tuesday, 1st April 2025
Time: 7:45 pm Nigerian time
It’s a London derby. A victory for hosts Arsenal against City rivals Fulham in the Premier League at the Emirates on Tuesday would temporarily close the gap to leaders Liverpool to nine points.
The Gunners are in second place with 58 points, but they did at least beat rivals Chelsea 1-0 in their last game on March 16, while Fulham emerged as 2-0 victors against Tottenham Hotspur in the league on the same date and are in eighth place with 45 points.
Head-to-head:
- Arsenal have won 23 of the 35 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Fulham have recorded just 4 victories.
- The remaining 8 clashes ended in draws.
- Arsenal have not won any of their last three games against Fulham.
- The Gunners are on a five-match unbeaten run.
- The Cottagers have won two of their last five games.
- Their last 10 encounters produced at least 2 goals.
- 7 of their last 9 meetings produced at least 3 goals.
Form:
- Arsenal in the League: W-L-D-D-W
- Arsenal in all competitions: D-W-D-D-W
- Fulham in the League: W-L-W-L-W
- Fulham in all competitions: W-W-L-W-W
Team News:
- Although Bukayo Saka is back in training, his availability will depend on his match fitness. Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and a couple more players are injured and will not be in action for Arsenal.
- Fulham will be without the services of Reiss Nelson, Kenny Tate, and a couple more players as they have injuries.
Player(s) to watch:
- Mikel Merino is leading the attacking front for the Gunners in the absence of Kai Havertz. Although he has scored for them on a couple of occasions, Merino is still adapting to lead the attacking front as he is originally a midfielder. The Spaniard can step up and score a goal or two here, but he will need the support of his side.
- Raul Jimenez has been in good form this season. He will be looking to continue his run of scoring goals with his club, Fulham, as well. Jimenez is also the top goal scorer for the Cottagers in the Premier League this season.