Fulham vs Arsenal Prediction: Hard to stop the Gunners

Breaking the curse in the last 3 matches, Arsenal successfully overcame the challenge at St James' Park, taking revenge on Olympiakos - a tough opponent from Greece and avoiding defeat against West Ham.

Taking advantage of Liverpool's stumble, coach Mikel Arteta's team climbed to the top of the Premier League - a position worthy of the Gunners' relentless efforts since the beginning of the season.

skysports arsenal declan rice_7041468.jpg — Arsenal are playing impressively - Photo: Sky Sports

Only behind Man City in terms of goals and possessing the most solid defense in the Premier League, Arsenal also showed impressive squad depth, in the context of many key players being injured.

Visiting Craven Cottgae today (11:30 p.m. on October 18), Arteta and his team are full of confidence because they have only lost once in the last 18 confrontations with teams from the same city of London.

Captain Martin Odegaard will be absent for a long time due to injury, but The Gunners fans are not too worried because Eze is gradually integrating into the attacking midfielder role.

However, the Premier League leaders also need to be wary of a familiar face on the other side of the front line - Alex Iwobi. The former Arsenal striker has delivered eight passes to break down the opposition defence this season, a figure only bettered by Bruno Fernandes.

The Nigerian star is taking on a more versatile role in Fulham's attack, due to injuries to strikers Rodrigo Muniz and Raúl Jiménez.

Fulham vs Arsenal.jpg — Arsenal confident before away trip to Fulham - Photo: Khelnow

Fulham's form has been poor lately. They have just lost two consecutive Premier League games against Aston Villa and Bournemouth. Facing the Gunners at this time is a real challenge for Marco Silva's team.

In difficult circumstances, the Portuguese strategist can use a 3-center-back formation, playing defensive counter-attacks right at home in order to earn at least 1 point.

However, Arsenal do not lack options to break the concrete block, especially powerful attacks in set-piece situations.

Asian ratio: Arsenal handicap 1 draw (1: 0) - TX: 2 1/2

Prediction: Arsenal win 2-0

Force information

Fulham: Sasa Lukic, Rodrigo Muniz and Tete are injured. Smith-Rowe, Iwobi and Leno can play.

Arsenal: Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke and Ben White are absent due to injury.

Expected lineup

Fulham: Leno; Diop, Bassey, Andersen; Castagne, Berge, Cairney, Sessegnon; Wilson, Iwobi; King.

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.

Match schedule
Round 8
October 18, 2025 18:30:00	Nottingham Forest - Chelsea
October 18, 2025 21:00:00	Sunderland - Wolves
October 18, 2025 21:00:00	Brighton - Newcastle
October 18, 2025 21:00:00	Burnley - Leeds
October 18, 2025 21:00:00	Crystal Palace - Bournemouth
October 18, 2025 21:00:00	Manchester City - Everton
October 18, 2025 11:30:00 PM	Fulham - Arsenal
October 19, 2025 20:00:00	Tottenham - Aston Villa
October 19, 2025 10:30:00 PM	Liverpool - Manchester United
October 21, 2025 02:00:00	West Ham - Brentford