Arsenal host Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday night
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Arsenal are back in Premier League action tonight as Fulham visit for a London derby.
The Gunners have seen their title ambitions falter following a run of three games without a win during the period between the end of February and beginning of March.
As a result, they start the week 12 points behind leaders Liverpool and require a mini-miracle if they are to overhaul Arne Slot’s side in the home stretch.
Though, on a positive note for Mikel Arteta’s side, the 1-0 win over Chelsea prior to the international break boosted their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Next up is a clash with a Fulham team that have developed into somewhat of a bogey side for the Gunners, and will be determined to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarter-final to maintain their own push for Europe.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Fulham is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off tonight, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium, London.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Fulham
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Free highlights: In the UK, Match of the Day will air highlights from the game on BBC One at 10.40pm BST on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Arsenal vs Fulham team news
Bukayo Saka will return to the Arsenal matchday squad for the first time since before Christmas. Saka has been out of action since December after undergoing surgery for a torn hamstring he suffered during the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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However, Arteta declared at his pre-match press conference that Saka is “ready to go”, and could even start against Fulham having already come through a behind-closed-doors game with no issues.
Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber has recovered from illness, Raheem Sterling is available again after being ineligible against parent club Chelsea last time out, but the Gunners are set to be without Riccardo Calafiori for “weeks” after he suffered a knee injury on international duty.
Emile Smith Rowe makes his first return to the Emirates after leaving permanently last summer, but the game comes too soon for Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete.
Back in training: Arsenal will be boosted by the return of Bukayo Saka on Tuesday
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Arsenal vs Fulham prediction
It’s a tough one to call as Arsenal have found it difficult against Fulham in recent meetings. They haven’t beaten their London rivals in three attempts and those issues in attack are still apparent.
Fulham were surprisingly below-par against Crystal Palace but they have secured some impressive results away from home against the so-called bigger clubs this season and may strike another blow to the Gunners’ already faint title hopes.
1-1 draw
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal wins: 42
Draws: 13
Fulham wins: 9
Arsenal vs Fulham match odds
Arsenal FC win: 2/5
Draw: 11/4
Fulham win: 13/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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