Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal face Fulham at Emirates Stadium in a crucial Premier League match that could see them regain a six-point lead over Manchester City, who have two games in hand. Despite City overtaking Arsenal in the table after a recent win, Arsenal have a favorable fixture schedule as they aim for their first league title since 2004. Fulham, in 10th place and chasing European qualification, aim to capitalize on any fatigue from Arsenal's midweek Champions League clash.
- ▪Arsenal can move six points clear of Manchester City with a win over Fulham, though City will have two games in hand.
- ▪Manchester City overtook Arsenal in the Premier League table after a 2-1 win at Etihad Stadium on April 29, 2026.
- ▪Fulham have never won in 32 away matches against Arsenal across all competitions.
- ▪Arsenal defeated Fulham 1-0 in the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage on October 18, 2025, with Leandro Trossard scoring the winner.
- ▪Fulham last beat Arsenal 2-1 at home in the Premier League two seasons prior to this match.
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Sport|FootballArsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title raceArsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoArsenal manager Mikel Arteta is targeting his first Premier League title [File: Isabel Infantes/Reuters]By Kevin HandPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Who: Arsenal vs Fulham What: English Premier League Where: Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom When: Saturday, May 2, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.For all the talk of Arsenal having…
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