{"id":327904,"date":"2026-05-02T12:47:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=327904"},"modified":"2026-05-02T12:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:17:47","slug":"arsenal-vs-fulham-predicted-lineup-today-and-confirmed-team-news-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/arsenal-vs-fulham-predicted-lineup-today-and-confirmed-team-news-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Fulham: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><figcaption>Odegaard got here off after an hour against Atletico Madrid (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Arsenal will remain without Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber for tonight\u2019s Premier League clash with Fulham.<\/p>\n<p>Havertz limped off after 34 minutes in last weekend\u2019s victory over Newcastle United, heading straight down the tunnel for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The Germany international missed the Champions League semi-final first leg with Atletico Madrid consequently having began his side\u2019s last two matches and stays unavailable this evening.<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Arteta didn&#8217;t provide any further details on Havertz\u2019s absence or a timeline for his return when he spoke to the press on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>But having been ruled out today, he will certainly now even be a doubt for next week\u2019s second leg against Atletico.<\/p>\n<p>Timber meanwhile has missed Arsenal\u2019s last nine games, also with a groin issue.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal\u2019s first-choice right-back has not recovered in time for the visit of the Cottagers and, like Havertz, there is no such thing as a clear return date yet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272077276.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28037979\" alt=\"Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Havertz picked up a knock last weekend (Picture: Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Martin Odegaard meanwhile was replaced before the hour mark within the Spanish capital midweek, sparking concern back in Norway he could still be coping with a persistent knee injury.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners captain is a doubt for today\u2019s game, with Arteta suggesting on Friday a late decision can be made on his fitness.<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Merino also stays sidelined with signs this week suggesting he may not return before the tip of the season.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal XI to face Fulham \u2013 Metro prediction<\/h2>\n<p>After being restored to the starting XI against Manchester City two weeks ago, the lack of Havertz is a large blow for Arteta within the title run-in.<\/p>\n<p>Viktor Gyokeres has struggled as of late but turned in one in all his best performances for the club against Atletico midweek, one that can fully justify his return to the side tonight.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arsenal vs Fulham TV channel, live stream and kick-off time \u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal vs Fulham kicks off at 5:30pm this evening.<\/p>\n<p>You may watch the match survive Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Predominant Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>You too can follow all of the motion with <strong>Metro\u2019s<\/strong> LIVE matchday blog.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Paul Scholes urges Man Utd to sell \u00a360m former Chelsea star<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Mikel Arteta told Arsenal must have signed \u00a326m striker as an alternative of Viktor Gyokeres<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Chelsea make decision over Joao Pedro transfer after Barcelona approach<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\"><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Odegaard got here off after an hour against Atletico Madrid (Picture: Getty) Arsenal will remain without Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber for tonight\u2019s Premier League clash with Fulham. 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