Premier League: Fulham vs Arsenal Live
Preview
London’s Fulham and Arsenal face off at Craven Cottage for their last Premier League showdown in 2023. Both sides seek redemption following midweek losses. The clash kicks off at 2pm GMT on New Year’s Eve, marking an opportunity for the gunners men to conclude the year positively against Marco Silva’s Fulham.
Fulham’s inconsistent form has been a notable aspect of their season ahead of the clash against Arsenal. Despite a couple of emphatic victories, they faced a tough run, losing three games without scoring following a promising spell. Marco Silva’s side struggled, particularly after a red card against Newcastle, and failed to find their footing in subsequent matches against Burnley and Bournemouth, the latter resulting in a 3-0 loss.
Currently placed 13th, Fulham’s home form at Craven Cottage has been stronger, collecting the majority of their points there. However, with other teams performing better, Silva’s team risks being drawn into the relegation conversation. Fulham showcased dominance in a 5-0 win over West Ham United, who had recently stunned Arsenal 2-0, ending the Gunners’ 10-game unbeaten home run.
Mikel Arteta remained unfazed despite Arsenal’s unexpected 0-2 loss, praising their performance despite not scoring. Goals from Tomas Soucek and Konstantinos Mavropanos secured David Moyes’s first away win against the gunners in 23 attempts, with David Raya’s late penalty save preventing a heavier defeat. The gunners, now second in the league, missed a chance to reclaim the top spot, maintaining a narrow gap behind leaders Liverpool, while aiming to bounce back at Craven Cottage, where they have had positive history.
Head-to-Head
Fulham’s struggles against the gunners persist, having not won in their last 11 encounters and losing seven consecutive home matches against London-based rivals. Meanwhile, Arsenal have dominated at Craven Cottage, winning their last five Premier League fixtures there.
Prediction
Arsenal aim to secure at least a top-two spot for the New Year, but their recent form raises doubts, even against a struggling Fulham. Arteta’s side, typically solid defensively, will emphasize caution after conceding previously against Fulham. Fulham, amid a poor run, face a tough task against the gunners, who are expected to dominate, likely securing a victory at Craven Cottage.
