Fulham vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups: Premier League

7:00am on Sunday 8th December 2024
By Jake Skudder

Fulham and Arsenal face off in an intriguing London derby, with both teams looking to maintain their strong form. Arsenal, fresh off a 2-0 win over Manchester United, are aiming for a fifth straight victory.

Meanwhile, Fulham boosted their European hopes with a 3-1 win against Brighton. This fixture promises to be intense, with both sides featuring key players capable of making the difference.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side will be eager to continue their impressive record in London-based matches, while Marco Silva’s Fulham, bolstered by former Gunners like Alex Iwobi, will seek to upset their North London rivals. Injuries and suspensions could affect the starting lineups for both teams.

Fulham Team News

Marco Silva will need to shuffle his squad due to injuries and suspensions. Reiss Nelson, on loan from Arsenal, is ineligible to play, while he also faces a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.

Tom Cairney remains suspended following his red card against Tottenham Hotspur. Harrison Reed (knee) and Joachim Andersen (calf) are also unavailable. However, Sasa Lukic returns from suspension and should slot into midfield.

Fulham's backline is likely to feature Bernd Leno in goal, with Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, and Antonee Robinson forming the defensive quartet. In midfield, Lukic could partner with Sander Berge. Further forward, Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe may provide the creative spark behind Raúl Jiménez, who will lead the line.

Fulham Predicted Lineup to face Arsenal

Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

Here is how the side last lined up

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal will be monitoring the fitness of Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori after both were absent against Manchester United.

If either is unavailable, Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko could start. Long-term absentees Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined.

David Raya is expected to continue in goal. The back four could feature Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel (if fit), and Calafiori. In midfield, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino will likely form a dynamic trio.

In attack, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard could lead the line, offering pace and creativity.