Arsenal can extend their lead at the highest of the Premier League this evening after they tackle Fulham.
Liverpool’s slip-ups before the international break left the door open for the Gunners who took full advantage to return to the summit of English football.
A win today will move them 4 clear of the defending champions who’re in motion at home to Manchester United on Sunday.
Bournemouth are set to go top of the Premier League this afternoon, leading Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in one in every of the day’s 3pm kick-offs.
But a win at Craven Cottage will send the Gunners top again.
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Marco Silva hits back over Arsenal injury complaints
It’s secure to say Marco Silva wasn’t essentially the most sympathetic when the topic of Arsenal’s injuries this season got here up on Friday.
Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz are still sidelined with Bukayo Saka one other who has had a spell out.
Hincapie still out for Arsenal
Piero Hincapie was back in training this week after shaking off a groin problem that ruled him out of Arsenal’s last five games.
There is no such thing as a sign of the summer signing within the squad today, nevertheless.
Smith Rowe on the bench against former side
There are three changes to the Fulham side with Calvin Bassey amongst those benched, sat alongside Emile Smith Rowe who doesn’t get a start against his former side.
One change for Arsenal this evening
With Martin Odegaard out for as much as six weeks, Martin Zubimendi slots into midfield where he joins Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze.
The Spaniard missed training on Thursday but Mikel Arteta assured yesterday he could be fantastic to play today.
Leandro Trossard is preferred to Gabriel Martinelli again on the left, as his Riccardo Calafiori at left-back.
Fulham team to face Arsenal confirmed
Leno, Castagne, Anderson, Cuenca, Sessegnon, Berge, Cairney, Wilson, King, Iwobi, Jimenez
Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Diop, Bassey, Reed, Smith Rowe, Adama, Kevin, Kusi-Asare
Arsenal team to face Fulham confirmed
Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Kepa, Mosequera, White, Martinelli, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman
Contained in the Arsenal dressing room
Arsenal’s smart blue away number will get a wear out this evening.
Elsewhere within the Premier League
Because it stands, Bournemouth are top of the pile. The Cherries currently lead Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park with 40 minutes left on the clock in that one.
A win or a draw will send Arsenal top again.
How Arsenal could line up tonight
Martin Odegaard has joined Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz on the sidelines but with loads of depth within the squad as of late, it’s an issue Mikel Arteta should give you the option to beat.
Fulham vs Arsenal TV channel and live stream
You may watch the match continue to exist Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Foremost Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
Fulham vs Arsenal kick-off time
The motion in west London will probably be underway at 5:30pm.
Good evening!
Now we have a London derby to see you thru Saturday evening – Arsenal have made the short trip across the capital to Craven Cottage.
For now, Bournemouth have slipped above the Gunners and currently occupy top spot. That might change a bit in a while.
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