Arsenal v Fulham: Key stats and talking points
Victory would give the Gunners a six-point lead at the top over Manchester City, who face Everton on Monday in one of what will then be two games in hand. As for Fulham, they gave their hopes of earning a European spot a jolt with a big win over Aston Villa last weekend.
After a creditable draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, Arsenal's focus shifts back to the Premier League on Saturday. They welcome Fulham to Emirates Stadium (17:30 BST) in another vital game in the race for the title. Eze easing the pressure on Arsenal Victory would give the Gunners a six-point lead at the top over Manchester City , who face Everton on Monday in one of what will then be two games in hand.
As for Fulham, they gave their hopes of earning a European spot a jolt with a big win over Aston Villa last weekend. The victory lifted them into the top half and Marco Silva's side go into the weekend just two points behind Brighton in sixth. After a draining fixture in Madrid, Mikel Arteta will surely need to utilise his squad depth when Fulham visit.
Overall, he has managed his options well this season and the 22 goal contributions from substitutes in the Premier League this term is a division high. If fatigue is a factor, the Gunners can always rely on their set-piece trump card. They have shown versatility in the way in which they can attack teams from dead-ball situations too, with last weekend's routine flummoxing Newcastle and ending in a fine goal for Eberechi Eze.
It was a strike that took Arsenal to a Premier League record of 17 goals from corners in one season. Over the past three campaigns, they have scored a remarkable 47 times from corner situations. In Eze, the Gunners also have a player who tends to save his best form for the final weeks of the season.