Fulham vs Arsenal | 2022/23 PL | Team News, Injuries & Predicted Line-up

Let’s take a look at the team news as Arsenal look to maintain their charge towards the Premier League title against Fulham this weekend. The Gunners will be clear favorites to beat the Cottagers and record a fifth straight win at Craven Cottage.

Fulham has not been able to beat Arsenal in a Premier League game since January 2012, and their last meeting at the Emirates Stadium ended in a 2-1 victory for the Gunners. While the visitors’ performances this season have made them clear title contenders, it remains to be seen whether they can lift the trophy for the first time since 2004.

Mikel Arteta, Marco Silva, Fulham, Arsenal — Image Obtained via Sporting News

In their previous game, the Gunners benefited from a very late goal by Reiss Nelson to secure a 3-2 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, but they have struggled away from home in recent matches against Aston Villa and Everton.

Meanwhile, Fulham manager Marco Silva has also impressed this season and could be in the running for Manager of the Season award if his team continues to perform well. Despite suffering their first loss in five games last week against Brentford, Fulham still has a chance to move above Newcastle into fifth place with a win over Arsenal.

Injury/Suspension List:

Palhinha’s caution in the previous game implies that the talented Portuguese player will miss the game on Sunday. Tom Cairney is still out with an ankle injury, which means Sasa Lukic is expected to make his Premier League debut alongside Harrison Reed.

However, Layvin Kurzawa and Neeskens Kebano will be unavailable due to knee and Achilles injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Bernd Leno and Willian, both former Arsenal players, will face their old team, while Solomon is expected to start as he looks to score in his sixth consecutive game.

Bernd Leno, Willian — Image Obtained via GOAL

Mikel Arteta is facing a striker crisis, with Nketiah, Trossard, and Jesus all absent from the last game. Although the Brazilian is back in full training, he is unlikely to make the bench for the game at Craven Cottage. However, Tierney and Odegaard are expected to return to the squad after recovering from illness.

The Spanish manager has praised Fabio Vieira as Arsenal’s most dangerous player against Sporting, but he may be demoted if Odegaard proves his fitness. Ramsdale, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Thomas Partey are all expected to return to the starting line-up.

Player To Watch Out For – Manor Solomon

Manor Solomon is an exciting young winger with a wide range of skills that make him a dangerous attacker on the field. His key strengths include his speed and acceleration, which allows him to get past defenders and create opportunities for himself and his teammates.

In addition to his speed, the Israeli winger also has excellent dribbling ability and is able to change direction quickly and evade defenders in tight spaces. He is also a creative player with good vision and passing ability, making him a threat in the final third of the pitch.

Solomon is also known for his technical skills, including his close control and ability to execute intricate moves and tricks with the ball. He has a strong work rate and is not afraid to track back and contribute defensively, making him a well-rounded player.

Another area where Solomon excels is his finishing ability. He has a keen eye for goal and is comfortable scoring from a variety of positions, whether from long range or close range in the box. His confidence in front of goal makes him a valuable asset to any team.

Arsenal Form:

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Fulham Form:

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Arsenal Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Ben White (RB), William Saliba (CB), Gabriel (CB), Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB); Granit Xhaka (CM), Thomas Partey (CM); Bukayo Saka (RW), Martin Odegaard (CAM), Gabriel Martinelli (LW); Eddie Nketiah (ST).

Predicted Score:

Fulham 1-2 Arsenal

This could be a very tricky match for Arsenal, as Fulham have showed a lot of positive signs in the early stages of the Premier League season but have struggled comparatively mid-season but still stay seventh in the table. The Gunners have been excellent thus far, though, and we are expecting Arteta’s side to put a fifth straight Premier League victory on the board.

In recent weeks, the poor defensive record for Arsenal will give Fulham every chance on Sunday. However, we could see the Gunners running out winners with both teams finding the net, just as in three of the previous five meetings between the sides

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