Fulham vs Arsenal LIVE: Gunners looking to boost Premier League title hopes against high-flyers – stream, TV, team news | The Sun
March 12, 2023ARSENAL travel to Craven Cottage as they look to extend their lead at the top in search of their first Premier League title since the 2003/04 season.
It was Arsene Wenger's Invincibles that were the last Arsenal side to lift the Premier League trophy.
- Kick-off time: 2pm UK time.
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League.
- Live Stream: NOW.
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What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
Fulham: Layvin Kurzawa is the latest home star to pick up an injury, with a knee issue.
He joins Tom Cairney (shin) and Neeskans Kebano (Achilles) in missing the match.
Elsewhere, Palhinha will serve the first of his two-match suspension against the Gunners.
Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus has rejoined the squad and is training after three months out with a knee injury, although this match may come too soon.
Eddie Nketiah is still out and is joined by Leanardo Trossard on the physio's table after the latter picked up a knock against the Cherries.
Mohamed Elneny is a long-term absentee for Mikel Arteta.
What are the odds?
- Fulham – 6/1
- Draw – 16/5
- Arsenal – 1/2
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.
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- Kealan Hughes
Last meeting between the two
Arsenal came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at The Emirates earlier this season.
Gabriel went from zero to hero as he scored the winner after gifting Aleksandr Mitrovic a goal.
Martin Odegaard also got on the scoresheet as Arsenal continued their impressive start to the season.
- Kealan Hughes
Chance to make London history
Arsenal have won all four of their London derby matches away from home this season – all without conceding a goal.
If they manage to repeat to trick at Fulham they will become the firstteam in Prem history to win away at five London clubs without conceding.
- Kealan Hughes
Arsenal trio spotted at Fulham
It is good news for Mikel Arteta as Martin Odegaard has overcome his bout with illness and is at Craven Cottage.
And he is joined by Kieran Tierney and Leandro Trossard, two stars who have also been absent recently due to injury.
- Kealan Hughes
Pundits make scoreline prediciton
Arsenal hero Paul Merson has backed Mikel Arteta's side to defeat Fulham in their highly-anticipated Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.
Writing for Sportskeeda, Merson said: "They have to win this game. Fulham have done great but they'll miss Joao Palhinha dearly. Fulham are not playing Arsenal off the pitch in this one.
"Both teams play expansive football and if the better players rise to the occasion, Arsenal should be able to get the win here, 3-0 Gunners."
Chris Sutton has predicted a closer encounter with Arsenal edging out Fulham 2-1.
- Kealan Hughes
BBC radio coverage cut short
BBC Radio 5 Live programme schedules have been affected by the impartiality row with Gary Lineker for a second day, according to Sky.
Programmes that had been due to air from noon have been replaced with pre-recorded episodes of the Spygate – Sport's Strangest Crimes podcast.
The 12pm to 2pm slot is typically home to 5 Live Premier League Sunday.
As of now, the BBC Radio 5 Live schedule is due to resume at 2pm.
It is expected that live Premier League commentary of Fulham v Arsenal and Manchester United v Southampton will be broadcast this afternoon.
- Kealan Hughes
Recent head-to-head record
Arsenal are looking to continue their fine record against Fulham having beaten them on seven of the last eight occasions.
The Gunners have won the last four meetings at Craven Cottage though face a rare top ten side at 2pm.
- Kealan Hughes
Skipper spotted back in action
Martin Odegaard took part in full training on Saturday as Arsenal prepared to take on Fulham.
The Gunners captain missed the Sporting Lisbon clash in mid-week through illness but is seemingly fit for selection agaisnt the Cottagers.
It is a big bonus for Mikel Arteta who could also include Gabriel Jesus in his matchday squad for the first time since his World Cup injury.
- Kealan Hughes
Pressure on after City win
Manchester City's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace closed the gap at the top of the league to just two points.
But Arsenal could re-estbalish their five-point cushion over City with a win at Craven Cottage.
They also face Palace before City's next game so the gap could be widened to eight points.
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