{"id":328107,"date":"2026-05-02T20:56:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=328107"},"modified":"2026-05-02T20:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:26:34","slug":"arsenal-vs-fulham-live-premier-league-latest-rating-and-confirmed-lineups-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/arsenal-vs-fulham-live-premier-league-latest-rating-and-confirmed-lineups-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League latest rating and confirmed lineups | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal have the prospect to maneuver six points clear on the summit of the Premier League after they tackle Fulham tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Eberechi Eze\u2019s stunning winner was enough to seal an enormous win at home to Newcastle United this time last week at a nervy Emirates while Manchester City were occupied with their FA Cup semi-final.<\/p>\n<p>With Pep Guardiola\u2019s side not in motion until Monday \u2013 a really tricky task away to Everton \u2013 the Gunners have an enormous likelihood to tug clear again.<\/p>\n<p>Fulham are still bang within the race for European qualification and after beating Aston Villa last trip, are after one other big result.<\/p>\n<p>How much have Arsenal got left within the tank after that draining midweek battle with Atletico Madrid? 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With the jaded Martin Zubimendi on the bench, the Gunners teenager joins Declan Rice in midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Riccardo Calafiori also returns at left-back tonight. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-02T15:19:34Z\">May 2, 2026 4:19 pm<\/time>                <\/p>\n<h4>Arteta goes attacking<\/h4>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-content\">\n<p>That appears like a more attacking set-up from Mikel Arteta \u2013 Saka, Eze and Trossard all start in support of Gyokeres up top.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-02T15:19:29Z\">May 2, 2026 4:19 pm<\/time>                <\/p>\n<h4>Arsenal team to face Fulham<\/h4>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-content\">\n<p>Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Eze, Trossard, Gyokeres<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subs:<\/strong> Kepa, Mosquera, Hincapie, Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Zubimendi, Dowman<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-02T15:18:03Z\">May 2, 2026 4:18 pm<\/time>                <\/p>\n<h4>Fulham team to face Arsenal<\/h4>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-content\">\n<p>Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Reed, Lukic, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subs: <\/strong>Lesomete, Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Cairney, King, Bobb, Jusi-Asare, Muniz<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-02T15:12:17Z\">May 2, 2026 4:12 pm<\/time>                <\/p>\n<h4>How Arsenal could line up tonight<\/h4>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-content\">\n<p>With Kai Havertz out, Viktor Gyokeres is anticipated to steer the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Swede has struggled as of late but turned in one in every of his best performances for the club against Atletico midweek, one that may fully justify his return to the side tonight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-02T15:09:17Z\">May 2, 2026 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consequence having began his side\u2019s last two matches and stays unavailable this evening.<\/p>\n<p>Timber meanwhile has missed Arsenal\u2019s last nine games, also with a groin issue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-02T15:03:27Z\">May 2, 2026 4:03 pm<\/time>                <\/p>\n<h4>Arsenal vs Fulham live stream<\/h4>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-content\">\n<p>You may watch the match continue to exist Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Major Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-container \">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-body\">\n<div class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry\">                <time class=\"dmg-liveblog__entry-date\" 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One other win tonight can be an enormous step towards the Premier League glory they&#8217;re so desperate for.<\/p>\n<p>All of your team news and build-up is on the way in which. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\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: Jamie Carragher makes Man Utd vs Liverpool prediction ahead of Premier League clash<\/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: \u2018Different team\u2019 \u2013 Jack Wilshere urges Mikel Arteta to begin Arsenal star against Fulham<\/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 sends warning to Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri over Marseille loan<\/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>Arsenal have the prospect to maneuver six points clear on the summit of the Premier League after they tackle Fulham tonight. 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