Arsenal fans have received an encouraging statistic ahead of their upcoming clash against Fulham, reinforcing why they are clear favourites for the fixture. The Gunners have never lost a home league game against Fulham in their history, and that remarkable record continues to stand strong.
Arsenal’s Dominance Over Fulham at Home
Arsenal have faced Fulham 31 times at home in the league and have never suffered a defeat, winning 24 times and drawing seven. This makes it the most home games one side has played against another without ever losing in English Football League history. Such a dominant record provides a massive psychological advantage for Arsenal as they prepare to take on the Cottagers once again.
Fulham, on the other hand, have struggled historically at the Emirates and previously at Highbury. Even when they have performed well in the Premier League, getting a result away to Arsenal has proven to be an impossible task.
Arsenal’s London Derby Superiority
Another factor working in Arsenal’s favour is their impressive record in London derbies this season. The Gunners have collected 20 points in matches against fellow London clubs, the most of any side in the Premier League. This showcases their ability to step up in high-stakes matches against their local rivals.
Fulham, meanwhile, have had a decent season in London derbies, winning four league games against fellow capital clubs. That tally is just one short of their record for most wins in a single season in London derbies, which they achieved in the 1931-32, 1947-48, and 2000-01 campaigns with five wins. However, despite their respectable form in these encounters, they remain massive underdogs against Arsenal.
April 1st: A Lucky Date for Arsenal
Adding further confidence for Arsenal is their impeccable record in Premier League matches played on April 1st. The Gunners have won all seven of their matches on this date, with an astonishing aggregate score of 25-3. No other team in Premier League history has maintained a 100% win record on a specific date with such dominance.
This trend suggests that Arsenal tend to perform well at this time of the season, and with their title challenge still on track, Mikel Arteta’s side will be determined to maintain that run.
A Must-Win for Arsenal
As Arsenal continue their push for the Premier League title, every game is crucial. The Gunners cannot afford to slip up against teams like Fulham, and with history on their side, they will be expected to claim all three points.
For Arsenal fans, the combination of their unbeaten home league record against Fulham, their strong London derby form, and their perfect record on April 1st all point towards another victory. However, football is unpredictable, and Arteta’s men must remain focused to ensure they extend their incredible streak against the Cottagers.