Arsenal travel to Craven Cottage seeking a first win there in more than two years. The Gunners were beaten at the Cottage on New Year\u2019s Eve two seasons ago and managed only a draw at Fulham last season when Bukayo Saka had a late winner ruled out for offside.<\/p>\n
Arsenal have shown signs of evolution after an aggressive summer. They have already beaten former bogey teams Newcastle United and West Ham United across seven league matches, and Liverpool\u2019s back-to-back defeats have allowed Arsenal to emerge as the new league leaders. Arteta will want them to remain at the top.<\/p>\n
Fulham arrive having slipped to 14th after back-to-back defeats. They had looked set to take a result at Bournemouth on a wet Friday night two weeks ago, but an Antoine Semenyo-led Cherries comeback left Silva\u2019s side with nothing from that trip.<\/p>\n
Recent results (selected):
\nFulham: Bournemouth 3\u20131 Fulham (03\/10\/25); Aston Villa 3\u20131 Fulham (28\/09\/25); Fulham 1\u20130 Cambridge (23\/09\/25); Fulham 3\u20131 Brentford (20\/09\/25); Fulham 1\u20130 Leeds (13\/09\/25).
\nArsenal: Arsenal 2\u20130 West Ham (04\/10\/25); Arsenal 2\u20130 Olympiacos (01\/10\/25); Newcastle 1\u20132 Arsenal (28\/09\/25); Port Vale 0\u20132 Arsenal (24\/09\/25); Arsenal 1\u20131 Man City (21\/09\/25).<\/p>\n
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Fulham\u2019s injury list worsened over the international break. Samuel Chukwueze picked up a knock in Nigeria\u2019s victory over Benin that could keep him out. Fulham will be without a recognised centre-forward if Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez does not recover from a hip injury, with Rodrigo Muniz a sure bet to miss out. Jim\u00e9nez was not called up to the Mexico squad for their October internationals. Sa\u0161a Luki\u0107 suffered a groin injury against Bournemouth and could miss a month. Kenny Tete is also out. Emile Smith Rowe is fit and available.<\/p>\n
Fulham predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Leno; Diop, Andersen, Bassey; Castagne, Berge, Cairney, Sessegnon; Wilson, Iwobi; King.<\/p>\n
Arsenal updates: Arteta has provided positive updates on the recoveries of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke; neither is ready yet but both should return before the next interval in November. Piero Hincapi\u00e9 is available again. Mart\u00edn Zubimendi and Ben White will be in the matchday squad. Martin \u00d8degaard will be out for “weeks” with a knee injury. Ethan Nwaneri could fill the captain\u2019s void, though Eberechi Eze will likely be used in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Zubimendi.<\/p>\n
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Gy\u00f6keres, Martinelli.<\/p>\n
Conclusion: Arsenal have added attacking options through the centre that help them break narrow, compact defences. Fulham\u2019s mid-block has caused them problems previously, but Arsenal arrive well placed to win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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