Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Fulham - Premier League

Arsenal take on London rivals Fulham in a capital clash
Involved despite fitness doubts
Involved despite fitness doubts | Julian Finney/GettyImages

Arsenal travel to face Fulham at Craven Cottage this afternoon as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

The Gunners went into the international break in winning ways having defeated West Ham 2-0 in their last game. Declan Rice put Mikel Arteta's side ahead with a good finish against his former club before Bukayo Saka put the seal on victory from the penalty spot.

With the prospect of going four points clear at the top of the league very real, Arteta will likely field the strongest possible side for his team's trip to west London.

Here's how Arsenal could line up against Fulham this afternoon.


Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Fulham (4-3-3)

Viktor Gyökeres
Leading the line | Julian Finney/GettyImages

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya (GK) - I mean it's obvious isn't it. No one is displacing him between the sticks.

Jurrien Timber (RB) - He has been arguably the best right back in the league this season so will continue in the role once again this afternoon.

William Saliba (CB) - He will remain one half of the unbeatable centre back duo as he looks to continue his fine form after his return from injury.

Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) - Like his partner, he has been outstanding this season and will continue in defence.

Riccardo Calafiori (LB) - He has managed to keep Myles Lewis-Skelly out of the team so far this campaign and he will do that once again at Craven Cottage.


Midfielders

Eberechi Eze (CM) - He has thrived when playing in a central role and with Martin Ødegaard absent through injury, the England international should continue in the position.

Martín Zubimendi (CM) - A slight injury doubt after he was missing from training earlier in the week, the Spaniard will be fit to start at the base of midfield today.

Declan Rice (CM) - His brilliance has shone through as it usually does and he will start against Fulham, looking to cause the same problems as always from the left side of midfield.


Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) - Back in scoring form after scoring against West Ham and for England, he will be hoping he can build on that as he starts on the flank.

Viktor Gyökeres (ST) - His work off the ball has been superb but he's still struggling to find that clinical edge. A start against Fulham should prompt him to grab a goal or two and boost his confidence.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - His best moments this season have come as a substitute, but he will step in on the left flank for this game and look to cause problems from the off.

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