Tabletoppers Arsenal will look to strengthen their Premier League title push by stretching their impressive winning run against Fulham.
Match News and Current Form
Successive 3-1 defeats to Aston Villa and Bournemouth sent Fulham into the October international break sat in 14th spot with just eight points on the board (W2, D2, L3). The Cottagers are now at risk of conceding 3+ goals in three successive top-flight outings for the first time since September 2020, and with that prior run including a 3-0 home defeat to Arsenal, manager Marco Silva will hope that lightning doesn’t strike twice here. Craven Cottage certainly seems the perfect place to avoid such an ignominy as Fulham have won each of their last four games there in all competitions.
Arsenal topped the Premier League after seven matchdays thanks to their comfortable 2-0 victory over West Ham prior to the international break. That made it one defeat in their last 18 London derbies in the top-flight for the Gunners (W13, D4), and having lost just three of their 27 Premier League outings in 2025 (W15, D9) - the fewest of any ever-present outfit - more success appears likely. Arsenal’s remarkable recent away league record should only further boost belief, as Mikel Arteta’s men have lost only one of their last 17 Premier League road trips (W9, D7), and even that came against defending champions Liverpool.
Head-to-Head History
Fulham have won just one of their last 14 Premier League H2Hs (D4, L9), with Arsenal scoring in each of their last 20 against the Cottagers in the competition.
Hot Stats and Streaks
Fulham have seen a pre-round league-high five of their games stand level at half-time this season.
Fulham have kept just one clean sheet across their last 16 league games.
Arsenal have only scored one of their 14 league goals this season before the 30th minute.
Arsenal have faced ten or fewer shots in each of their last six Premier League games.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
All three of former Arsenal man Alex Iwobi’s league goal contributions for Fulham this season have come at home in (G1, A2). Declan Rice has scored or assisted across his last two league appearances, whilst he additionally has six goal contributions across his last seven away Premier League London derbies (G2, A4).
Fulham are without Kenny Tete and forward Rodrigo Muniz for this clash, while Arsenal are also missing a number of first teamers, most notably Martin Ødegaard and Noni Madueke.
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Betting Analysis
With both sides finding the back of the net in six of the last seven league H2Hs, backing Arsenal to win and both teams to score looks tempting.
Author: Nathan Evans