Fulham vs Arsenal: Predicted Lineup, Match details & Injury Updates | Premier League

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October 16th, 2025

League leaders Arsenal make one of their shortest trips of the season to Craven Cottage as they face Fulham in the Premier League.

Arsenal head into this match brimming with confidence after overtaking Liverpool to claim top spot in the table. Fulham, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency in recent weeks. On current form, this could be a matchup that strongly favours the Gunners.

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Injuries and Suspensions

Fulham Squad and Selection Notes

Raul Jimenez could return to Fulham’s lineup after choosing to sit out Mexico’s recent internationals to focus on regaining full fitness. Meanwhile, Serbia manager Dragan Stojković confirmed that Sasa Lukic faces around a month on the sidelines, a setback that leaves Marco Silva short of options in midfield. Tom Cairney is the most likely candidate to step into the void, offering leadership and composure in possession. At the back, Silva is unlikely to tinker much, with his preferred three-man defence expected to remain intact against stronger opposition. Further forward, competition for attacking places is heating up, with both Kevin Mbabu and Samuel Chukwueze pushing to be included from the start.

Predicted Fulham XI (3-4-2-1)

Leno; Bassey, Andersen, Dio; Sessegnon, Cairney, Berge, Castagne; Iwobi, King; Jimenez

Arsenal Squad and Selection Notes

The Gunners will have to cope without their skipper Martin Ødegaard, who faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after rupturing his MCL. Which has seen him be substituted in the first half of three successive games. The squad otherwise remains familiar, with long-term absentees Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz still unavailable. In attack, Eberechi Eze is tipped to take over the creative duties in the number 10 position, freeing Gabriel Martinelli to continue his lively run of form from the left flank.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3)

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinell

Fulham vs Arsenal Prediction

Arsenal have failed to win on their last two visits to Craven Cottage, but they'll be determined to put that right this time. With Bukayo Saka finding the net for England against Latvia in their World Cup qualifier, and Arsenal’s increasingly solid defence, it’s hard to see Fulham managing more than a draw.

Lineup Builder's Prediction: Fulham 0-2 Arsenal

Match Details

• Date & Kick-off: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:30pm BST

• Venue: Craven Cottage, London

• TV Coverage: Sky Sports

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