Arsenal vs Fulham preview: How to watch, predicted lineups, score prediction & injury updates

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Fulham

Arsenal: Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Cedric; Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Smith Rowe, Pepe; Lacazette

Fulham: Areola; Tete, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Aina; Reed, Lemina, Reid, Loftus-Cheek, Cavaleiro; Mitrovic

Arsenal vs Fulham Score Prediction

Fulham have come a long way from the opening day defeat against Arsenal way back in September, gutting out their entire back five and looking a stronger unit as a result. In fact, almost the entire lineup from that fixture is altered.

Parker realised the weaknesses (the team, basically) and sought to change his sides fortunes, and while it has worked in patches, they remain unstable defensively and goal shy up front.

Their lack of attacking threat can be linked to a systematic issue, as well as outright quality. There are some likable players in their squad who can turn up on their day, while other times it appears as if there is a Jose Mourinho-esque mantra as getting up to that end of the pitch and leaving it to the individuals to make things happen.

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Aside from all their shortcomings, this match has an air of do-or-die about it for the Cottagers. Depending on Newcastle’s result on Saturday they could find themselves nine points adrift with six matches to play. Nerves may kick in early doors if Fulham find themselves under Arsenal pressure.

Equally, they could play with a freedom of expression, the mentality that suits many of the players in their squad. However, when it comes down to overall quality, even with changes expected from Arteta, the Gunners are well placed to see this one out.

Arteta will doubtlessly have told his players the fixtures ahead of them in the top-flight are presentable opportunities to get a run together, one that could ultimately give them the boost to see them all the way in the Europa League.

17th place on home soil is another chance for a clean sheet and three points, and while Arsenal have allowed complacency to seep into their game after positives results this season, surely this time they’ve learnt their lesson.

Score Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Fulham