Arsenal will travel to Fulham on Saturday with an opportunity to extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League table as domestic action returns after the international break
Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 4, 2025.
Arsenal could extend their lead at the top of the table this weekend(Image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Arsenal will aim to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a victory against Fulham on Saturday evening. The Gunners will travel to Craven Cottage with a chance to put four points between themselves and Liverpool before the Reds host Manchester United on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta's squad went top after a 2-0 victory over West Ham United secured a slender one-point lead. Arne Slot's side dropped vital points against Chelsea after a last-minute Estevao goal handed them a 2-1 loss.
North London fans will be rubbing their hands with excitement at the prospect of extending their lead - but Marco Silva's Fulham will not be likely pushovers in this contest. The 14th-placed side will be hoping to record their first win since September 20 after 3-1 losses to Bournemouth and Aston Villa saw them slip down the Premier League table.
What time does Fulham vs Arsenal kick off?
Fulham will host league leaders Arsenal on Saturday, October 18 with a 5:30pm kick off. The game will be played at the home of the Cottagers, Craven Cottage, which can hold up to 25,700 fans.
What channel is Fulham vs Arsenal on?
Fulham vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Sky subscribers who are on the go during the match can live stream the action via the Sky Go app.
Highlights will be posted on the Sky Sports YouTube Channel, and those who can't tune in will be able to catch extended action on BBC's Match of the Day, available from 10:30pm.
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Martin Odegaard is the biggest miss from Arsenal's squad and will be out for a period of time with a knee injury. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz remain out, but Declan Rice and Piero Hincapie look to be available to start for Arteta's side.
Noni Madueke is targeting a November return after a knee injury, but Arsenal look to be fit otherwise.
Mikel Arteta, coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Arsenal Stadium on October 01, 2025 in London, England.
Mikel Arteta will be relishing the opportunity to extend the team's Premier League lead
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Meanwhile, Silva's side look to be dealing with injury problems of their own after Sasa Lukic suffered a groin issue against Bournemouth before the international break. Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz will also be absent.
Raul Jimenez is a doubt for the Saturday night fixture too, with Samuel Chukwueze also potentially out after a knock sustained during Nigeria's 4-0 win over Benin earlier in the week.
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