Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Saturday night, Arsenal will welcome European dreamers Fulham to north London.
Arsenal
Starting with the hosts, getting their Champions League semi-final adventure underway with a 1-1 stalemate away at Atletico Madrid earlier in the week, Arsenal have continued to show some worrying inconsistencies on either side of March’s international break. Despite finding a route back to the top of the Premier League table last weekend as they snatched a nervy 1-0 victory at home against Newcastle, Mikel Arteta’s side have a real battle on their hands in the race to claim a first domestic crown since back in 2004. Suffering what could prove to be a season-defining 2-1 loss away at bitter title rivals Manchester City on April 19th, Arsenal have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Despite desperately hoping to widen their buffer over the chasing pack this weekend, Arteta’s side will have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders here.
Arsenal Team News
Missing out away at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, Arsenal are once again expected to be without German international Kai Havertz this weekend. Likewise, not featuring since back on March 14th, ex-Ajax defender Jurrien Timber remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue.
Making another cameo appearance off the bench in Madrid, England international Bukayo Saka could make a first start since returning from March’s international break. Notching a fifth Champions League strike in midweek, Swedish marksman Viktor Gyokeres should keep his spot leading the line.
Fulham
As for the visitors, putting in a rugged performance last weekend as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Europa League semi-finalists Aston Villa, Fulham have certainly reignited their European dreams. Travelling across the capital on Saturday night sat within touching distance of the top-six, Marco Silva’s men have suffered just a single defeat from their previous five Premier League appearances on either side of March’s international break. Likewise, registering consecutive top-flight clean sheets, Fulham should be excited by a trip to the Emirates this weekend. However, along with falling to a 1-0 loss when they hosted Arsenal for their reverse showdown back in October, the Cottagers have remarkably never claimed a single Premier League victory in north London and they unsurprisingly find themselves pencilled in as a landslide underdog here.
Fulham Team News
Missing out against Aston Villa last weekend with a reported hamstring injury, Fulham will once again be unable to call upon former Arsenal star Alex Iwobi on Saturday night. Likewise, Dutch defender Kenny Tete is still recovering from a foot issue and remains a doubt.
Registering 10 Premier League goals this season and with his stock at a red-hot high, Wales international Harry Wilson should play a leading role in attack. Rodrigo Muniz could be handed a full recall and replace Raul Jimenez in the final third.
Arsenal vs Fulham Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal and Newcastle met for their reverse Premier League showdown back on October 18th, the Gunners collected a 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage.
- Arteta’s side have remarkably claimed just a pair of wins from any of their last eight appearances across all competitions.
- Arsenal have failed to register more than a single strike in all of those eight consecutive appearances.
- Fulham have failed to find the net in their last three consecutive matchups away from Craven Cottage.
- Five of Arsenal’s last six showdowns in north London have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Saturday night, Arsenal will have a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders here. Desperate to widen their buffer over Manchester City, we could be set for another cagey affair from north London. Along with Arsenal seeing five of their previous six matchups at the Emirates finish with under 2.5 goals, it should also be noted that Fulham have drawn three consecutive blanks away from Craven Cottage.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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