Arsenal will try to maintain their perfect record in the Premier League when they host Fulham at the Emirates on Saturday.
The Gunners couldn’t have dreamt of such a perfect start as Mikel Arteta’s men have secured three wins out of three and are currently topping the table. The players have looked in sync with each other and new arrivals have had their smooth transition into the team.
Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bournemouth have all felt the heat as the Gunners have been pretty impressive this season netting nine goals and leaking just two in the proceedings.
Gabriel Jesus has reinvented himself as the former Manchester City striker has been the focal point of Arsenal’s attack and will be a mainstay this season as it seems.
In the defence, William Saliba has found the mojo and he alongside Gabriel has formed a solid defensive core which could lead them to ultimate glory.
Consistency was a key problem last season as they huffed and puffed to grind out results even against mediocre opponents but this time they have been granted a new lease of life under the Spanish manager who certainly is having a make or break season.
Finishing in the top four would be an ultimate priority while adding a trophy to the cabinet would be a cherry on the top. The Gunners have been pitted with PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League group and they are hoping to have a strong run in the continental competition this term.
13 defeats dented their chances last season but the North Londoners are ready to make amends in the top flight.
Fulham have made a good start to their top flight campaign as they are yet to be defeated in the top flight since their promotion and if they maintain their current form keeping their Premier League status alive won’t be difficult.
Marco Silva’s team plays physical and direct football and with Aleksandar Mitrovic scoring goals for fun they could pose a significant threat to Arsenal’s winning run.
Mitrovic has already found the net three times and he will be looking to add a few more. His match up with Saliba will be an interesting battle as the latter has had a pretty good outing so far.
They were inflicted a shocking loss at the hands of Crawley Town in the EFL Cup but that won’t affect their morale as Premier League has always been a different ball game for a club like Fulham’s stature.
Arsenal vs Fulham
Date: 27th August, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal vs Fulham
Team News
Arsenal
New entrant Fabio Vieira is ready for action but Mikel Arteta could name him on the bench as the Gunners will continue to progress with the same lineup.
Reiss Nelson is also nursing an injury and he will miss this clash.
Fulham
Harry Wilson and Manor Solomon will certainly miss this match while Neeskens Kebano is doubtful.
Arsenal Possible Lineup
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Thomas, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Gabriel Jesus
Fulham Possible Lineup
Leno; Tete, Adarabioyo, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Stansfield, Pereira, Cordova-Reid; Mitrovic
Arsenal vs Fulham Fantasy XI No. 1
Ramsdale; White, Zinchenko, Ream; Xhaka, Thomas, Palhinha, Pereira; Mitrovic, Saka, Jesus
Arsenal vs Fulham Fantasy XI No. 1
Ramsdale; White, Zinchenko, Ream, Tete; Xhaka, Thomas, Palhinha; Mitrovic, Saka, Jesus
