Arsenal vs Fulham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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·30 de abril de 2026

Arsenal vs Fulham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Gunners return to Premier League action on what could be a crucial weekend in the title race

The Gunners were briefly knocked off the top of the table by Manchester City but got back on track with a nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle to open up a three-point gap.

Mikel Arteta’s side now have the opportunity to place some pressure on Man City before they face Everton on Monday night, knowing this could be a pivotal gameweek in the title race.

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Arsenal, though, must guard against fatigue having played away from home in the Champions League on Wednesday night but the performance in the semi-final first leg draw with Atletico Madrid has provided some cause for optimism.

Fulham, meanwhile, are among a cluster of teams firmly in the race for Europe - whether that be the Europa League or the Conference League - and are on a decent run of form with just two defeats in their last eight Premier League matches.

Arsenal vs Fulham is scheduled for a 5.30pm BST kick-off on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium, in north London.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 5pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.

Arsenal vs Fulham team news

Mikel Arteta has to weigh up whether to freshen up his side with one eye on the Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.

The good news for the Gunners manager is he is starting to get key players back. Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze could start after coming off the bench in the second half in Madrid.

Riccardo Calafiori is also pushing for a return and could replace Piero Hincapie at left-back, while Myles Lewis-Skelly might get some minutes in midfield if Martin Zubimendi or Declan Rice are rested.

Mikel Merino is set to miss out once again, but Arteta is due to provide an update on Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber in the pre-match press conference after they missed the draw in Madrid.

Kenny Tete could return for Fulham having not played since the stalemate with Nottingham Forest on March 15.

Ryan Sessegnon is a doubt after limping off after scoring the only goal in the win over Aston Villa, but Alex Iwobi and Kevin are expected to miss out.

Bukayo Saka could make his first Arsenal start since the Carabao Cup final

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Every Premier League game is a must-win for Arsenal given how tight the title race is. With the opportunity to go six clear of Man City, who have a tough game away at Everton, the Gunners simply can’t let this slip.

While Fulham are in decent form, they have struggled for goals of late and have only won four times away from home in the Premier League all season.

We expect another nervy showing from Arsenal but they should get the job done eventually.

Arsenal to win, 2-0.

The last five meetings between the two London rivals have either been drawn or settled by one goal.

Arsenal wins: 44

Fulham wins: 9

Draws: 13