The reverse fixture between these two sides came in December as the tie finished 1-1 with goals from Raul Jiménez and William Saliba.
Arsenal currently sit second in the league on 58 points. However, it appears the title race for this season is all but over as they sit 12 points behind Liverpool with nine games to go.
This clash marks the return of star attacker Bukayo Saka. However, his minutes may be limited at first with a crucial Champions League Quarter Final clash with Real Madrid in the coming weeks. Gunners boss, [**Mikel Arteta](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2025/03/12/arsenal/1216676-arsenal-2-2-9-3-agg-psv-eindhoven-zinchenko-and-rice-on-target-for-gunners-as-they-progress-to-quarter-final.html)**did confirm he's ready to start.
But it could be the case that he does not play the full 90 or plays only a portion in the second half.
Fulham currently sit 8th in the league on 45 points and remain in the race for a place in one of the three European competitions.
Due to England’s coefficient rankings, it is expected that there will be five teams in the Champions League in the 2025/26 season which means 8th will earn a Conference League spot.
The Cottagers last played in Europe in the 2011/12 season where they were knocked out in the Group Stage of the Europa League where they faced Twente, Wisla Krakow and Odense.
Before the international break the hosts were on impressive form having not lost in their last five games in all competitions. They most recently beat Chelsea 1-0 before the break.
Mikel Merino celebrates scoring Arsenal's goal during the
Mikel Merino celebrates scoring Arsenal's goal. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
The visitors returned to action post March break on the weekend hosting Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Quarter Finals. The Eagles got the better of them winning 3-0 and making it to Wembley.
But before the International break, they took down the host's rivals, Tottenham, winning 2-0.
Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham celebrates after Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham (obscured) scores his team's second goal during the
Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Team News
Arsenal
Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his right knee. The 26-year-old has made only one appearance this season which came in a 3-1 win against Southampton.
Riccardo Calafiori will be unavailable for the game with **Fulham*as he picked up a knee injury while away on international duty with Italy. He is set to miss ‘a matter of weeks.’*
Gabriel Jesus will miss the rest of the season after having undergone surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Kai Havertz is set to miss the rest of the season after having sustained a hamstring injury in a warm-weather training camp trip to Dubai in February.
Bukayo Saka is set to return to **Mikel Arteta**’s side after having been out of action since December’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal. (Photo by Julian Finney - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
The Spanish manager has confirmed the 23-year-old is ‘ready to go’ after his hamstring injury. The Englishman last week posted an Instagram photo captioned ‘Hello again’ to confirm his return to full training.
Gabriel Martinelli could be a doubt for this game after having been substituted against Chelsea with a back issue.
Fulham
Kenny Tete is unavailable for the game against Arsenal as he currently is nursing a knee injury and has been out of action since December’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.
Sasa Lukic may return to action after having been out the last two games with suspension for having picked up 10 yellow cards.
Harry Wilson will be unavailable for the game against Arsenal as he is currently out with a foot problem that he picked up in January’s loss against Man United.
Harry Wilson of Fulham. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Reiss Nelson could be out for the rest of the season after having undergone surgery on a hamstring injury in February and would be unavailable to face his parent club.
Emile Smith-Rowe could feature against his former club after having switched North London for West in the summer for £27m.
Marco Silva should have the rest of his side available for the game against the Gunners.
Likely Line-ups
Arsenal
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard
Fulham
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Smith-Rowe; Jiménez
Key Players
Arsenal – Gabriel
Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the UEFA
Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
One of the key reasons to Arsenal’s set piece record in recent years. The Brazilian posts a sizeable aerial threat with his runs towards the back post from corners.
Despite the Gunners success from corners drying up of late he has still managed to grab three goals, and one assist this term.
Bodes an impressive passing accuracy of over 90% this season and on average he wins two aerial duels per game.
Fulham – Antonee Robinson
Antonee Robinson of Fulham looks on during the
Antonee Robinson of Fulham. (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)
The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the standout left backs in this division consistently delivering performances of the highest quality which have been crucial for the successes of **Marco Silva**’s side.
The American is confident going forwards as his attacking contributions have been amplified. He is joint second in the assist standings with Mikkel Damsgaard and Bukayo Saka with 10. Whereas last term he only managed six.
He is sound at the back winning 5.82 duels per 90 and averaging 4.33 recoveries per game in the Premier League.
Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The game is being played at the home of Arsenal – The Emirates Stadium in North London home to 60,704 fans.
What time is kick-off?
The game will kick off at 19:45 BST on Tuesday 1st April 2025.
Will the game be televised?
This match ahs not been selected for any television coverage. Live updates of the match will be available on the Sky Sports website and Premier League app.
Highlights of the game will be available on YouTube shortly after full time and on Match of the Day on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, on BBC One at 22:40 BST.