Arsenal team news
So Bukayo Saka starts a Premier League game for the first time since mid-March. Riccardo Calafiori returns at left-back, while Myles Lewis-Skelly appears to be playing in midfield alongside Declan Rice – Martin Zubimendi is on the bench.
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:25
Confirmed line-ups
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyokeres.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Zubimendi, Dowman.
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Reed; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez.
Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Cuenca, Diop, Cairney, Bobb, King, Muniz, Kusi Asare.
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 16:18
Arsenal v Fulham – live
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Arsenal vs Fulham prediction
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There has been an edgy atmosphere at the Emirates in recent times, with Arsenal losing to Bournemouth just under three weeks ago before picking up an unconvincing 1-0 win over Newcastle last weekend.
Despite their recent struggles with finding their best form, Silva is still expecting a formidable challenge as he acknowledged Arsenal’s quality.
“Arsenal are a top side, a side that are title contenders, that play to win all of their games, but are also the most solid team in the league,” he said.
“They are a team, that even if they are not playing at their best level, they have other ways to punish the opposition.”
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 15:47
Silva aims to capitalise on Arsenal nerves
Fulham manager Marco Silva hopes his side can capitalise on any potential nerves and anxiety that could spread around the Emirates Stadium during Saturday’s visit to Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The Gunners are currently in pursuit of their first Premier League title in 22 years, and sit three points clear at the top of the table, having played a game more than closest rivals Manchester City.
Fulham manager Silva, whose 10th-placed side harbour their own ambitions of European qualification, vowed his team would battle fiercely to secure a shock result amid what he anticipates could be a tense atmosphere in north London.
“Let’s hope we can use that,” Silva stated during a press conference, referring to the potential for tension.
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 15:40
Arsenal v Fulham – predicted line-ups
Here is how the two sides could line-up. We’ll have confirmed team news at 4.15pm GMT…
Arsenal: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 15:31
Havertz to miss Fulham game
The Spaniard confirmed attacker Kai Havertz and centre back Jurrien Timber will miss the Fulham clash. Havertz has been sidelined since picking up an injury against Newcastle United last weekend, while Timber has been out since March.
Arteta added that Havertz could be back for the second leg fixture against Atletico.
“He’s (Havertz) been a huge miss. We’re talking about one of the most important attacking players that we have and he’s been out for seven or eight months,” Arteta said.
“He cannot do this game but hopefully for Atletico he will be available. He is pushing every boundary to achieve that.”
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 15:23
Arteta calls on players to focus on title race
Having led the standings for much of the campaign, Arsenal’s occasional dropped points have allowed Manchester City to close the gap, with Pep Guardiola’s side applying pressure by stringing together a sequence of late-season victories.
The gap between leaders Arsenal and second-placed Man City is three points, with City having a game in hand.
“We have only four games to play now and everything is at stake, so it doesn’t get better than that,” Arteta said.
Lawrence Ostlere2 May 2026 15:15
Arteta calls on players to focus on title race
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his players to refocus on their Premier League title push as they prepare to host Fulham today, days after being held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Arsenal’s pursuit of a first Premier League title in more than two decades has entered a tense final stretch, with Arteta’s side attempting to end a drought that dates back to their unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ campaign of 2003-04.
“Focus on Fulham. And hunger. Hunger to play, hunger to compete, hunger to win, hunger to be closer to achieve our dream,” the Spanish coach told reporters on Friday.
“We are playing to win the Premier League. It’s exactly where we wanted to be. Four games to go. It’s game two. Ready to go.”
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