Arsenal are looking to stay top of the Premier League table when Fulham visit the Emirates on Saturday evening.
After a bruising midweek Champions League semi-final clash at Atletico Madrid, the onus is on Mikel Arteta’s men to dust themselves off and go again.
Another tense London derby awaits us, and we have previewed the match in full below, picking out some more online betting tips based on the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Arsenal vs Fulham in the UK?
Arsenal vs Fulham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm UK time.
Arsenal vs Fulham Preview
Recent results
Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 last weekend to get their title bid firmly back on track, and the Gunners followed that up with a credible 1-1 draw at Atletico on Wednesday evening. Prior to the victory over Newcastle, Arteta’s side had lost two consecutive Premier League games vs Bournemouth (1-2) and Manchester City (2-1).
Fulham picked up a huge 1-0 victory over Aston Villa last time out, though times have been tough on the road of late. The Cottagers collected just two points from recent trips to Nottingham Forest (0-0), Liverpool (2-0) and Brentford (0-0).
Head-to-head record
Arsenal beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage earlier in the campaign, and claimed a 2-1 victory at the Emirates last season.
The Gunners have won 10 of the last 14 matches against Fulham, with the Cottagers yet to register a Premier League victory at the home of the North Londoners.
Team news
Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz are out for Arsenal, while Jurrien Timber’s fitness remains the subject of debate. Martin Odegaard appeared to pick up a knock vs Atletico and is therefore a slight doubt to feature here.
Ex-Gunners midfielder Alex Iwobi looks set to miss the remainder of the season, which is a significant blow for Fulham. Kevin is another injury absentee, while Kenny Tete and Ryan Sessegnon are each doubts.
Arsenal vs Fulham Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal are the big favourites ahead of kick-off at the Emirates, priced as low as 1.40. A victory for Fulham is at long odds of 7.40, while the draw sits at 4.33.
Arsenal vs Fulham Betting Tips
Total goals – Under 2.5 @ 1.90
Recent matches at the Emirates have certainly not been goal-filled. After the 1-0 win over Newcastle, four of the last five at the stadium saw under 2.5 goals scored. Four of Fulham’s previous five games overall resulted in the same selection landing, so backing it again looks a solid pre-match strategy.
First half result – Arsenal @ 1.80
But while we are tipping a low-scoring affair at the Emirates, we still fancy Arsenal to be leading when the half-time whistle is blown. The fans will demand a fast start from Arteta’s boys, which they delivered in the win over Newcastle courtesy of Eberechi Eze’s stunning goal.
Fulham to score – No @ 1.91
Aside from the 3-1 win over Burnley, who have the worst defensive record in the Premier League, Fulham have not found goals easy to come by. Silva’s men failed to score in four of the last six games across all competitions, including each of the previous three on the road.
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