Arsenal aim to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League in the early kick-off against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Mikel Arteta’s side can close the gap to four points after the Reds’ Merseyside derby was postponed due to the threat of adverse weather from Storm Darragh.
The Gunners cut the gap to Arne Slot’s side in the title race with victory over Arsenal midweek, but Marco Silva’s side pose a threat and enter the game flying after Alex Iwobi inspired the Londoners to victory over Brighton.
Silva will be determined to stop Arsenal’s formidable set-piece routine, which has developed into one of the biggest strengths of Arteta’s side, leading many to debate how to stop their co-ordinated plan at corners and free-kicks.
Follow all of the latest updates from the clash at Craven Cottage in our live blog below:
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
Was that the last chance? Arsenal come forward and Martinelli’s cross has too much on it, before Saka gets away in the box but is wasteful as his ball is straight at Leno.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:55
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
A few breaks in play after some fouls, and Fulham want a red card for Martinelli, but we play on.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:54
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
Fulham get forward but Wilson crosses straight into the gloves of Raya. At the other end, Martinelli is clipped and it’ll be yet another dangerous free-kick.
Rice tries to cross in buy fires the free-kick well wide.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:53
GOAL DISALLOWED! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
Martinelli had indeed strayed off in the build-up. Needless in that area.
We’re into five minutes of added time.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:50
VAR CHECK
It look like Martinelli has strayed offside in the build-up, just before Timber made the pass. That’s so poor if so.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:49
GOAL! Fulham 1-2 Arsenal
GOAL! And the visitors have surely won it!
It’s a well-worked goal too, with Martinelli picking it up on the left from Timber’s pass. He drives towards the box and clips in a cross towards the back post that Saka tucks away, finishing well.
But wait…is it offside?
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:48
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
Martinelli beats Wilson down the right and clips in a cross, but he couldn’t get enough on it and Leno collects.
Moments later, Saka wins a free-kick after Robinson drags him down. He’s booked the for challenge too.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:44
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal
Saka leads Arsenal back up the pitch, but they’re struggling to find any openings at the moment as Havertz’s clever through ball is read well by Bassey.
Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:43