Arsenal Vs Fulham: Live Score, Preview, Lineup, Telecast Details

Fulham vs Arsenal

MATCH INFO

Date	18/10/2025
Time	10:00 PM IST (5:30 PM BST)
Stadium	Craven Cottage, London
Competition	Premier League (Matchweek 8)

🔥 London Derby: Arsenal Face Craven Cottage Challenge

Premier League leaders Arsenal make the short, yet historically tricky, trip to Craven Cottage to take on local rivals Fulham in a late Saturday kick-off. Mikel Arteta's side, which has been one of the division's dominant forces, enters the match in fine form, winning their last four games in a row across all competitions, scoring eight goals and conceding just once. The Gunners currently sit atop the table.

Marco Silva’s Fulham, meanwhile, are in 14th position and are hoping a return to their home ground will be the tonic they need after suffering back-to-back 3-1 defeats away from home. Fulham have proven to be a bogey team for Arsenal in recent years, with the Gunners winless on their previous two visits to Craven Cottage.

• Event: Premier League – Matchweek 8
• Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM BST (Local Time)
• Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
• Context: League leaders Arsenal look to end a winless run at the Cottage; Fulham seeks to cause an upset despite a mounting injury list.

⚔️ Team Analysis & Form

Arsenal (1st in PL, P:7, PTS: 16)

Arsenal's summer investment has given them a deep squad, but they face a major blow with captain Martin Ødegaard ruled out for "weeks" with a knee injury. Eberechi Eze is the most likely candidate to fill the creative void in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Zubimendi. Despite the absentees (which also include Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus), Arsenal's defensive record is impeccable, having only conceded three goals all season. Summer signing Piero Hincapie is back in training and could be available.

Fulham (14th in PL, P:7, PTS: 8)

The Cottagers are struggling with a mounting injury list, particularly in attack. Midfielder Sasa Lukic (groin) and defender Antonee Robinson (knee) are ruled out. Worryingly, Fulham could be without a recognised striker, as Raúl Jiménez is struggling with a hip issue and Rodrigo Muniz is definitely out. This could force Marco Silva to start with a back three to frustrate the Gunners. Fulham's home form, however, has been solid, taking seven points from three games at Craven Cottage.

⭐ Key Players

• Arsenal: Bukayo Saka (Winger) - The in-form winger, who scored on international duty, will be key to unlocking Fulham's defence. He was also denied a late winner in this fixture last season.
• Arsenal: Declan Rice (Defensive Midfield) - His presence and control will be vital in dominating the midfield, especially against a Fulham side missing key defensive midfielder Lukic.
• Fulham: Joachim Andersen (Defender) - The centre-back is dominant in his own area and will be tasked with marshalling the defence against the pace of Arsenal's attack.
• Fulham: Alex Iwobi (Attacking Midfield) - The former Gunner has created line-breaking passes this season and is considered possibly the biggest danger man for the Cottagers.

🎯 The Key Battlegrounds

• The Ødegaard Replacement: The performance of Eberechi Eze (or whoever plays the #10 role) will determine if Arsenal can effectively break down Marco Silva's compact mid-block, which has troubled them previously.
• Fulham's Center-Forward Problem: With injury concerns to Jiménez and Muniz, Fulham's ability to hold up the ball and relieve pressure against Arsenal's dogged defence, the Premier League's best, is severely hampered. Joshua King is a likely starter.
• Saka vs. Fulham's Left Flank: Fulham's left-back, likely Calvin Bassey or Ryan Sessegnon, will face a massive challenge against Saka, whose influence is crucial for the Gunners. The absence of Antonee Robinson is a big loss for Fulham's left side.

🔮 Prediction and Final Word

Despite Arsenal’s recent struggles at Craven Cottage, the circumstances heavily favor the visitors. Fulham's mounting injury crisis, especially in defensive midfield and up front, severely compromises their ability to execute the low-block, counter-attacking strategy that brought them success in past meetings.

Arsenal's quality and depth, even without their captain Ødegaard, should prove too much for the Cottagers. Their capacity to attack through the center and maintain sustained pressure is likely to result in a comfortable victory that will keep them firmly in first place.

Predicted Score: Fulham 0 - 2 Arsenal

Will Marco Silva’s men pull off another Craven Cottage surprise, or will Arsenal extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League? Tune in to find out!