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Arsenal vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight as Gunners complete comeback win

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal look to continue their winning streak against Marco Silva’s Fulham

Michael Jones
Saturday 27 August 2022 20:00 BST
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Arsenal look to continue their winning run as they take on Fulham in Saturday’s late Premier League kick off. The Gunners are the only team left in the league with a 100 per cent winning record after wins against Crystal Palace, Leicester and Bournemouth. They sit top of the table - before today’s 3pm kick offs - and look in incredible touch this year.

Gabriel Jesus has been instrumental to their fast start and the confidence Mikel Arteta’s side have been playing with so far is running all through the team. The Brazilian scored twice in his home debut over Leicester and will look to be on target again against the newly-promoted side.

For their part, Fulham have also made a good start to life back in the Premier League. After draws against Liverpool and Wolves, Marco Silva’s side got their first victory with a last-minute Aleksandr Mitrovic winner against Brentford last weekend though they did suffer a setback in midweek by being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two’s Crawley.

Follow all the action from the Emirates stadium as Arsenal host Fulham in the Premier League:

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip with Achilles problem

Anthony Martial will miss Manchester United’s trip to Southampton after picking up an Achilles injury in the win over Liverpool, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the starting line-up.

Martial impressed as a second-half substitute in Monday’s win at Old Trafford, setting up Marcus Rashford for United’s second goal.

The 26-year-old was returning from a hamstring injury picked up during pre-season but is now set to sit out once more, with Erik ten Hag hopeful he will return in time to face Leicester City next Thursday.

“Anthony Martial is not fit,” he said. “He came out with a problem on his Achilles, out of the game. We have to wait. I cannot tell the prognosis, I hope he will be available for the next game.”

Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip through injury

Ten Hag hopeful of Martial returning for trip to Leicester City as Casemiro await debut

Michael Jones27 August 2022 10:35

Casemiro joins Man Utd and could make Premier League debut

Casemiro completed his transfer to Manchester United from Real Madrid and was unveiled at Old Trafford on Monday night during the match against Liverpool.

The midfielder has signed a contract until June 2026, with the option to extend for a further year. He has played over 550 professional games, including 63 for his country, Brazil, and has won 22 major honours in his career, including five Champions League titles and the Copa America.

About joining Man Utd he said: “The opportunity to start a new challenge at Manchester United and in the Premier League is extremely exciting.

“I have worked with many great managers in my career and, having met with Erik and heard his ideas, I can’t wait to work closely with him, his staff and my new team-mates in the coming years.

“I’m ending one beautiful journey in Madrid whilst starting another in Manchester as determined as ever to win football matches, win trophies and make our fans proud by bringing success to this great club.

“Everybody knows the history of Manchester United, the significance of the club around the world and what it means to its supporters. To represent United is an honour and I am ready to give everything to help the team achieve our ambitions.”

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Michael Jones27 August 2022 10:29

Che Adams will definitely not be sold this summer, insists Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl insists in-form striker Che Adams will “definitely not” be sold this summer amid links with Premier League rivals Everton.

Scotland international Adams came off the bench to score twice in last weekend’s 2-1 top-flight win at Leicester and followed it up in midweek with another double in Saints’ 3-0 Carabao Cup success at Cambridge.

Hasenhuttl expects incomings and outgoings before the transfer window closes next week but is adamant his top scorer will not be among those leaving St Mary’s.

“I can categorically say that he is our player and he will stay with us and that we love him, especially when he scores goals,” said the Austrian.

“We will definitely not sell him in the summer.”

Che Adams will definitely not be sold this summer – Ralph Hasenhuttl

The 26-year-old striker has scored four goals in his last two Saints appearances

Michael Jones27 August 2022 10:25

Southampton vs Manchester United

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Saturday’s early Premier League kick off as Southampton host Manchester United at St Mary’s. Both teams come into the game on the backs of their first league victories of the season after Southampton came from behind to defeat Leicester City 2-1 away from home and Man Utd overcame Liverpool by the same scoreline at Old Trafford.

For Southampton, that victory has given them a confidence boost after a shaky start which has seen them ship seven goals in three games. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be delighted with his team’s determinism though as the Saints have rescued all four of their points from losing positions this year.

The win over Liverpool has injected another boost of optimism into Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United. Not only did they defeat Jurgen Klopp’s men but they outplayed them and fully deserved their victory. Captain Harry Maguire and superstar Cristiano Ronaldo were both benched by the Red Devils boss and that helped bring out the best in his team. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford both scored and looked threatening from the off whilst Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez formed a stalwart partnership in the centre of the defence.

But who will triumph today? Can Man Utd win on the road or will the Saints collect their first home victory of the season?

Michael Jones27 August 2022 10:06

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