Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League Preview

Arsenal: Current Form & Outlook

Arsenal return to Premier League action sitting in second place, trailing Liverpool by a gap that could be reduced to nine points with a win in this fixture. Mikel Arteta's side earned a narrow 1-0 win over Chelsea before the international break – a result that provided a timely response following a slightly stuttering run.

While Mikel Merino's goal was enough to settle that contest, the Gunners were far from dominant, failing to register a big chance across the 90 minutes. That being said, the result marked a much-needed clean sheet, their first in four home league matches.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five league games, though only two of those were wins, with draws against Fulham and Brentford, and a recent 2-1 defeat at West Ham slightly denting their title push. Home form has been inconsistent too, with four wins, two draws, and three defeats from their last nine games at the Emirates – a run that Arteta will be keen to improve on.

The Gunners were held 1-1 by Fulham in the reverse fixture back in December and are now winless in their last three meetings with the Cottagers, highlighting the challenge that lies ahead.

Fulham: Recent Performances & Road Record

Fulham’s confidence should remain high despite an FA Cup exit at the hands of Crystal Palace over the weekend. That 3-0 defeat was a frustrating result given their dominance in possession, but they had shown far more discipline and efficiency in their previous league outing – a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Marco Silva's side currently sit eighth in the table with 45 points, just four behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Their next few games are particularly demanding – with Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all on the horizon – but results in these fixtures could define the remainder of their season.

In terms of recent form, Fulham have won four of their last six league matches, finding the net nine times and conceding eight. Their away record is also encouraging: five wins from their last six on the road, including victories at Brighton and Wolves, suggests they are capable of handling tough environments.

Their recent success in away matches has been built on a more compact defensive shape and opportunistic counter-attacking football – a blueprint they’ll likely follow again on Tuesday.

Head-to-Head Stats & Notable Trends

• Arsenal are winless in their last three meetings with Fulham (D2, L1), including a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage earlier this season.
• Fulham have not won a league match at the Emirates since returning to the Premier League in 2018.
• Arsenal have only kept one clean sheet in their last four home league games.
• Fulham have scored in five of their last six away matches in the league.

Injury News

Arsenal:

• There are no major fresh injury concerns from the last round of fixtures.
• Arteta may continue to rotate his attacking options, with Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli, and Saka all in contention to start.

Fulham:

• The status of Willian remains unclear after the Brazilian missed the FA Cup tie.
• Defender Kenny Tete and midfielder João Palhinha are expected to return, which would significantly strengthen the visitors' defensive structure.
• Adama Traoré and Issa Diop remain doubts, with late assessments planned.

What to Expect

While Arsenal have home advantage and superior quality on paper, recent meetings suggest that Fulham won’t be overawed by the occasion. Both teams have plenty at stake — Arsenal in the title race and Fulham in the hunt for Europe — setting up what promises to be a competitive and closely fought London derby under the Emirates lights.