Arsenal is playing against Fulham in the Premier League tonight. They are currently in second place as the season nears its end. Mikel Arteta has some good news, as Bukayo Saka has recovered from a serious hamstring injury and will be available for selection. He has not played this year due to surgery on the injury.
However, Arsenal faces some challenges with player injuries. Riccardo Calafiori has sustained a knee injury while on international duty with Italy. This injury occurred during a Nations League match against Germany. Calafiori joins Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz on the sidelines, although Jurrien Timber has recovered from an illness that kept him out of international play.
Fulham’s manager, Marco Silva, is looking for a strong response from his players. The team was eliminated from the FA Cup last weekend after losing to Crystal Palace at home, which ended their chance to play at Wembley. The defeat was disappointing for the squad, and they will aim to bounce back in tonight’s match.
Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete are close to returning from their injuries, which is encouraging for Fulham. In addition, former Arsenal player Reiss Nelson is unlikely to play until early next month due to his own injury problems. This situation adds to the challenges Fulham faces as they prepare to take on their London rivals.
Arsenal has had a solid run recently, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with a record of two wins and three draws. They aim to maintain this momentum as the season approaches its conclusion.
Before the international break, Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chelsea at home, thanks to a header from Mikel Merino. This win added to their positive streak.
Currently, they sit 12 points behind Liverpool, the leaders of the Premier League, with nine games left to play. The team knows they need to keep performing well to stay in contention.
Arsenal’s focus will be split next week as they prepare for an exciting Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. This high-stakes match will add to their already busy schedule.
On the flip side, it was a disappointing afternoon for Fulham on the weekend as they exited the FA Cup with a whimper. Marco Silva’s players typically attack a contest with tenacity and hunger but both elements were missing on Saturday.
A toothless display allowed Crystal Palace to put three past the Cottagers without reply at Craven Cottage. However, the West Londoners still have plenty to fight for in the league. They currently occupy 8th position and are only three points off fifth place. The prospect of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history is the perfect incentive for the youthful squad.
Predicted Line-ups
Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Merino.
Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Jimenez.
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