Arsenal faces Fulham in a crucial Premier League match, aiming for a win to pressure Manchester City. Fulham is battling for European spots but struggles with away form and injuries.
Key points
Arsenal needs a win to pressure Manchester City.
Fulham is fighting for Europa League spots.
Arsenal has key injuries affecting their lineup.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
The task for Arsenal is simple: win out. Preferably with some gaudy scorelines along the way but win first and foremost. Three points today would put a bit of table pressure on Manchester City â theyâd be six points behind when they kick off against Everton on Monday. The Gunners also have the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday to contend with, but they donât really have options aside from a bit of rotation. Both today and Tuesday are must-win games.
Fulham are in the thick of the battle for the Europa League and Conference League places. Theyâve played a bunch of low scoring matches lately â 9 total goals scored in their last 9 matches in all competitions. The reverse fixture in October stuck to that script too, a 1-0 Arsenal win on a Leandro Trossard second half goal.
Marco Silva has had a bit of trouble with his sides at the Emirates, though. His usually defensively resolute setup has conceded two goals in each of five trips to North London spread across three different clubs. The Cottagers have struggled away from home lately, stumbling to a 1-3-4 record with no goals scored in their last three away matches.
Mikel Arteta told the press that neither nor would be available for todayâs match. With the teamsheets released, Martin Ădegaard is also not in the squad. Presumably itâs a flare-up of the knee problem that has been plaguing him for most of the season and hopefully itâs a minor issue.
Fulham are without former Arsenal man , whose thigh injury might keep him out for the rest of the season. Theyâre also missing and Kevin both to game-to-game problems.
*Arsenal* â Raya, White, , Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, , Trossard, ,
*Fulham* â , , Andersen, , Robinson, Reed, Lukic, Wilson, Smith Rowe, , Jimenez
**WHO**: Arsenal vs. Fulham
**WHAT**: Premier League MD35
**WHERE**: The Emirates Stadium
**WHEN**: Saturday, May 2nd 9:30 am PT | 12:30 pm ET | 5:30 pm GMT
**US TV**: Broadcast on NBC. Streaming on Peacock.
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Q&A
What time does the Arsenal vs. Fulham match start on May 2, 2026?
The match starts at 9:30 am PT, 12:30 pm ET, and 5:30 pm GMT.
Which players are unavailable for Arsenal in the match against Fulham?
Arsenal will be without Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ădegaard due to injuries.
How has Fulham performed away from home recently?
Fulham has struggled with a 1-3-4 record in their last eight away matches, failing to score in their last three.
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