Arsenal vs Fulham – Match preview and team news
Arsenal aim to move six points clear at the Premier League summit when they host Fulham on Saturday.The Gunners currently lead Manchester City by three points. Meanwhile, their rivals do not play unti...
Arsenal vs Fulham – Match preview and team news Arsenal aim to move six points clear at the Premier League summit when they host Fulham on Saturday. The Gunners currently lead Manchester City by three points. Meanwhile, their rivals do not play until Monday evening against Everton.
This creates a massive opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to apply psychological pressure. Arteta’s men must manage significant fatigue after their exhausting trip to face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. However, the performance in that Champions League stalemate has provided plenty of optimism.
Arsenal recently snapped a run of four losses with a nervy victory over Newcastle. Fulham travel to North London chasing a first European berth since 2012. They sit just two points behind sixth-placed Brighton heading into the final four matches.
Arsenal vs Fulham – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026 Kick-off: 17:30 BST Venue: Emirates Stadium, London Referee: Jarred Gillett VAR: Peter Bankes Last Meeting: Fulham 0–1 Arsenal (18 October 2025, Premier League) Team news Arsenal Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber remain unavailable due to groin injuries. They join Mikel Merino on the sidelines as he recovers from a foot problem. Martin Odegaard was withdrawn early during the midweek match in Madrid.