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Fulham vs Arsenal predictions, odds, betting tips and team news: Can the Gunners continue their great form?

Fulham vs Arsenal

Fulham and Arsenal lock horns in the Premier League on Sunday, December 8th, at 2pm (UK time), with the match broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. This is a clash between two in-form teams, with Fulham having an excellent season under Marco Silva and Arsenal rediscovering their mojo since the international break trying to chase down Liverpool at the top of the league.

Raul Jiménez anytime goalscorer (11/4 with Sky Bet)

Raul Jiménez has scored in three out of Fulham’s last five home games in the Premier League. The Mexican has been resurgent as Fulham’s main man and even at the age of 33 he is causing defences all kinds of problems. Arsenal have been a bit looser defensively this season, and the odds look quite generous for a player who seems to be so prolific at home.

Over 2.5 goals (4/6 with Sky Bet)

Across the last seven home matches that Fulham have played in the Premier League, more than 2.5 goals have been scored in six of those encounters. Arsenal have been finding the net more regularly since the last international break as well, scoring 15 goals in the four matches in all competitions since the break ended.

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Fulham vs Arsenal odds

How both teams go into Fulham vs Arsenal

Marco Silva’s squad occupies sixth position in the league standings, which represents a superb start for the Cottagers in the Premier League. They have won three of their last five in the league, and come into this off the back of an impressive 3-1 win over a good Brighton team. That made it four wins from seven home games in the league.

having secured five victories out of their first twelve matches, alongside four defeats. Arsenal find themselves in pursuit of the league leaders, Liverpool, and their challenge has been renewed by the return of Martin Odegaard, as they recover from a four-match winless streak.

Currently, the Gunners trail the top spot by seven points, yet they maintain hope that a series of consecutive wins could reinvigorate their campaign and bring them back into the title race. They are currently on a four match winning streak in all competitions.

Fulham team news

Harrison Reed is expected to be unavailable for Fulham until the start of the new year, while both Joachim Andersen and Reiss Nelson are also both likely to miss the match. Tom Cairney is serving a suspension following his straight red card against Tottenham.

Expected XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Jiménez

Arsenal team news

Ben White is the sole long-term absentee for Arsenal, having been sidelined until spring 2025 due to a knee injury. Additionally, Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is also in the process of recovering from a comparable knock, is unavailable for selection.

Expected XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Ødegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Fulham vs Arsenal head-to-head

Fulham ended a ten-game winless run (eight losses and two draws) against Arsenal last time out.

Fulham vs Arsenal H2H
Date Score Competition
31 Dec 2023 Fulham 2-1 Arsenal Premier League
26 Aug 2023 Arsenal 2-2 Fulham Premier League
12 Mar 2023 Fulham 0-3 Arsenal Premier League
27 Aug 2022 Arsenal 2-1 Fulham Premier League
18 Apr 2021 Arsenal 1-1 Fulham Premier League

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