Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the confirmed lineups for Arsenal vs Fulham at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s team will be desperate for three points, with Manchester City not in action until Monday. Fulham will be eager to back up their impressive 1-0 win against Aston Villa last time out. This is undoubtedly a huge weekend in the title race.
Arsenal vs Fulham, Team News and Confirmed Lineups
Arsenal Team News
During the pre-match press conference, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta discussed how his squad were feeling after the tough game against Atletico Madrid, and if they were ok for the Fulham game:
“I think so, so let’s see how everybody is tomorrow morning. Obviously, we haven’t been able to train much, so tomorrow we’ll have the final update,” said Arteta.
When asked about the availability of Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, Arteta said: “Yes, Kai and Jurrien will be out.”
When asked about the availability of Martin Odegaard, Arteta was less forthcoming, “Let’s see,” was as far as the Gunners boss would go.
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Fulham Team News
Marco Silva will have to do without Ryan Sessegnon, who scored the winner against Aston Villa last time out. Alex Iwobi and Kevin will also be missing through injury, but the Fulham boss will be hoping that Kenny Tete could be available after missing the last four games with a foot problem.
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Arsenal Confirmed Lineup
Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Jesus, Martinelli, Norgaard, Madueke, Zubimendi, Dowman
Fulham Confirmed Lineup
Starting XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen (C), Bassey, Robinson, Reed, Lukić, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Raúl
Substitutes: Lecomte, Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Cairney, King, Bobb, Kusi-Asare, Muniz
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