Fulham vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow all the action from Craven Cottage
Follow live coverage as Fulham face Arsenal in the Premier League today.
Arsenal head across London to Fulham this afternoon for a Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage. The Gunners need victory to restore their five-point lead at the top of the table after Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace yesterday.
They come into the game on the back of a 2-2 draw with Sporting in the Europa League but buoyed by the return to the squad of Gabriel Jesus, who is on the bench today after missing the start of 2023 with a knee injury.
Fulham are going well this season and currently sit eighth in the table. Marco Silva’s side can leap to sixth, above Newcastle United, with three points against the leaders.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Fulham vs Arsenal
The Arsenal fans want a penalty after Saka goes down in the box under the challenge of Robinson. However, nothing is given and the game continues.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Zinchenko gets lucky. Ream fires the ball forward with Mitrović keeping ti away from Saliba. The striker twists to the right and curls it over to De Cordova-Reid. He gets behind Zinchenko but cannot get it under control.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Saka flicks the ball to Trossard, who runs onto the pass looking to keep it under control. However, Reed gets back and pokes it away from the Arsenal man.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Saka's inswinging corner from the right finds Martinelli who slams his shot against a Fulham defender who rushes out to block.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Fulham look like a completely different side in the second half and are pinning Arsenal into their own third. The Gunners are holding a low block and are not allowing Fulham to advance the ball into their box.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Adarabioyo plays a short pass into the feet of De Cordova-Reid who turns on the ball before curling a low cross into the box. Mitrovic tries to get ahead of Saliba, but cannot get the ball under control with it rolling to Ramsdale.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 19 Premier League matches when leading at half-time (winning 18, drawing one) dating back to 1st January 2022 against Manchester City (L1-2). However, they have been poor after the restart with Fulham looking to get back into the game.
Fulham vs Arsenal
Ramsdale is now down after clashing with Mitrovic. He punched De Cordova-Reid's cross away before colliding with the striker but gets up without needing any medical assistance.
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