FC Arsenal – FC Fulham
Arsenal want to continue their pursuit of league leaders Liverpool – despite the twelve-point gap, the Gunners still sense a chance in the Premier League title race. On Tuesday evening, Mikel Arteta’s team welcome eighth-placed Fulham to the Emirates Stadium for matchday 30. Both come into the clash in very different forms: While Arsenal recently won 1-0 against Chelsea, Fulham suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace. The last meeting in December 2024 ended 1-1 – a result the Cottagers would love to repeat.
Arsenal – Fulham Info
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Date and time: 01. 04.2025, 20:45
- Competition: Premier League
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
Arsenal have firmly established themselves in second place with 58 points. Although the gap to Liverpool is considerable, the recent run of two wins and three draws in the league shows stability. The 7:1 triumph in the Champions League at PSV Eindhoven in particular caused quite a stir. However, subsequent matches such as the 2:2 draw in the second leg against PSV or the 1:1 draw against Manchester United also highlighted occasional weaknesses in attack. In addition, the injury situation surrounding Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz complicates the options in attack – a factor that forces Arteta to make unusual line-ups.
The personnel worries at Arsenal remain: Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are out with thigh ligaments and Jesus is also unavailable. Coach Mikel Arteta is likely to use a 4-3-3 formation again, with Saliba and Magalhães forming the center-back duo. Tierney and Timber are expected to play at full-back, while Partey, Ødegaard and Rice will control the midfield. With Arteta having to improvise up front, Martinelli could play on the left and Trossard on the right, while Merino – normally a midfielder – will once again line up as a false nine. Zinchenko, Jorginho and Sterling are expected to be potential substitutes on the bench.
Fulham Form & Balance Check
Fulham’s current rollercoaster ride has seen them move between convincing performances and bitter setbacks. The 2-0 gala against Spurs initially underlined that Marco Silva’s side are capable of tactical discipline and dangerous attacking play. However, the 3-0 defeat in the FA Cup against Crystal Palace ruthlessly exposed defensive gaps. In the league, the Cottagers have won three of their last five games, consolidating their position in the upper midfield. Away from home, Fulham proved in a 2-1 win against Wolves that they can also score in foreign stadiums. Interestingly, they often score one or none after the break: in around 80% of their recent games, less than 1.5 goals have been scored in the second half.
Fulham will most likely line up in their usual 4-2-3-1, with Leno between the posts. The defensive line is likely to consist of Castagne, Andersen, Bassey and Robinson. Berge and Lukić will act as anchors in defensive midfield, while Iwobi, Pereira and Willian will form the attacking back three behind Muniz. In addition to the injured players Kenny Tete (knee), Reiss Nelson (thigh) and Harry Wilson (foot), Tete in particular is a painful absentee as an established player on the right flank. Nevertheless, the bench around Jiménez and Vinícius offers enough experienced alternatives for coach Marco Silva.
Arsenal – Fulham head-to-head & stats
The most recent meetings between the two teams provide a mixed picture. In the last five encounters, there have been two Arsenal wins, one Fulham victory and two draws. Particularly noteworthy is the last meeting in December 2024, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Fulham had already won 2-1 at home at the end of 2023, while in August of the same year there was a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Goals seem inevitable in this pairing: Both teams have scored in almost every encounter, and there have usually been at least two goals, often more than 2.5. For the fans, therefore, there is a lot to suggest that this could be another open match with plenty of attacking accents
