Arsenal Starting XI vs Fulham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Arsenal Starting XI vs Fulham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup Arsenal vs Fulham: Arteta Faces Selection Test in Title Race Arsenal chase vital Premier League advantage Arsenal meet Fulham at the Emirates Stadium with opportunity and anxiety walking side by side. Mikel Arteta’s side can move six points clear of Manchester City before Pep Guardiola’s team travel to Everton on Monday night, giving this London fixture real weight in the Premier League title race. Yet Arsenal must balance domestic ambition with European pressure.

Their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid remains delicately poised after a first-leg draw in Spain, making Arteta’s team selection against Fulham a serious test of nerve, depth and judgement. Odegaard concern clouds selection Martin Odegaard remains the major doubt after leaving the Atletico match early in the second half, having required treatment for knee discomfort before the interval. Arsenal will hope their captain has avoided a significant setback, although Arteta offered little certainty when asked about his availability, saying only “let’s see”.

Bukayo Saka should return to the starting lineup, having not started since the Carabao Cup final in March. After two substitute appearances, Arsenal need his rhythm, sharpness and conviction restored quickly. Eberechi Eze is also expected to start after beginning on the bench in midweek.

Photo IMAGO Saka and Eze can lift Arsenal attack Fulham will arrive knowing Arsenal are managing tired legs and injured bodies. Riccardo Calafiori could come in at full-back, offering Arteta the chance to freshen up his back line and rest Piero Hincapie. Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi are expected to anchor midfield again, with Myles Lewis-Skelly more likely to be used from the bench.