Fulham ready to capitalise on Emirates nerves to dent Arsenal’s title hopes

It could be another nervy evening for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal when they face Fulham (Getty)

Fulham manager Marco Silva hopes his side can capitalise on any potential nerves and anxiety that could spread around the Emirates Stadium during Saturday’s visit to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

The Gunners are currently in pursuit of their first Premier League title in 22 years, and sit three points clear at the top of the table, having played a game more than closest rivals Manchester City.

Fulham manager Silva, whose 10th-placed side harbour their own ambitions of European qualification, vowed his team would battle fiercely to secure a shock result amid what he anticipates could be a tense atmosphere in north London.

"Let’s hope we can use that," Silva stated during a press conference, referring to the potential for tension.

Marco Silva hopes his team can capitalise on any nerves inside the Emirates on Saturday (PA)

"That depends on us, it depends on them, and it depends on many things. Whether the environment is tense or not depends on how we play and whether we are good enough to make it happen. Simple as that."