Fulham v Arsenal – EPL Match Coverage

The win over West Ham sent Arsenal to first place. Statistical analysis spanning twenty seasons reveals why this ranking offers no certainties to Arsenal.

It's been a while so here's a recap of the outcomes for each club last time around.

Fulham make three changes in their first eleven subsequent to the three-one setback at Bournemouth. Raúl Jiménez, Cuenca and captain Tom Cairney make comeback, substituting for Diop plus additional squad member, who are benched, plus unavailable Lukić. Robinson and Muniz also miss out.

Arsenal make only one alteration to their starting XI after their 2-0 home win against West Ham. Ødegaard is sidelined, so in comes Zubimendi.

The Cottagers

Lineup: Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Sessegnon, Berge, Tom Cairney, Wilson, King, Alex Iwobi, Jimenez.

Reserves: Benjamin Lecomte, Tete, Calvin Bassey, Reed, Traore, Kusi-Asare, Kevin, Issa Diop, Smith Rowe.

Arsenal FC

Lineup: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Calafiori, Eze, Martín Zubimendi, Rice, Bukayo Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.

Substitutes: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jhon Mosquera, Ben White, Martinelli, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman.

Match official: Anthony Taylor.
Video Assistant Referee: Stuart Attwell.

Three weeks ago, the current campaign seemed controlled by the Reds. Now it's safe in the hands of the Gunners. It's all been slightly hasty given that the tournament recently commenced, however that's current football talk nowadays. Certainly, all share responsibility. Therefore will Arsenal consolidate their lead leading the table, versus a team who have only defeated them one time in the last 14 meetings? Alternatively might they allow position to weaken at a ground where they've failed to win during their previous two appearances? The Cottagers need a result themselves, having lost their previous two matches ahead of the pause, so this London derby looks intriguing. The match begins at 5.30pm. The action begins!