Arsenal will look to continue their winning ways as they go away to struggling Fulham who have not been living up to their expectations so far this season. Arsenal are coming back from a long trip from Azerbaijan where they played against Qarabag on Thursday and they’ll be hoping that it won’t have any significant effects on them as they return to Premier League action. For Fulham, they are starting to become in ahttps://www.flashscores.co.uk/match/4tkXfsT9/ desperate need of a points as they sit 17th in the table.
Key Facts
Fulham have the 3rd worst defensive record having conceded 16 goals in 8 games.
Fulham have kept no clean sheets in the BPL this season.
Fulham’s striker Mitrovic however has been a bright spot as he’s scored 5 goals in the league this season which is 2nd tied best in the league.
5 of 7 Fulham’s league games have had an over 2.5 goals mark hit. On average there’s 3.4 goals scored in Fulham’s matches.
Arsenal are currently on a 8 game winning streak (5 in the league).
8 of 10 Arsenal’s games have had over 2.5 goals.
After failing to keep a clean sheet in their first 6 games, Arsenal have kept a CS in 3 of their last 4. 2 straight in the league.
Arsenal have only won 3 league away games in 2018. However, they’ve won their last 2 at Cardiff and Newcastle.
Arsenal have only won 1 of their last 8 away London derbies.
Arsenal have only lost 3 of 26 meetings against Fulham in the Premier League. 18W 5D.
Ozil, Aubameyang and Lacazette are Gunners top scorers in the league with 2 goals each.
Team News
Fulham: Fulham will be short on a few defenders. Joe Bryan and Fosu-Mensah are both ruled out for this match while Alfie Mawson is back in contention but is still a doubt to start. Midfielder Tom Cairney is also back in contention to start for Fulham after coming off the bench last week. Elsewhere, it’s a healthy Fulham side, they have a full strength attack and we should expect to see both Schurrle and Mitrovic start for the West London club.
Arsenal: Petr Cech is injured therefore Leno is going to start for Arsenal in goal as he looks to impress on his chances now. Elsewhere, Mavropanos, Koscielny, Maitland-Niles are all still out but Kolasinac had returned into the line-up midweek and could get on the bench this weekend. Mkhitaryan is also back after not making the trip to Azerbaijan. Unai Emery pretty much fielded a 2nd string line-up bar Monreal, Sokratis and Leno in Azerbaijan and is expected to bring back all of the 1st teamers. Two players will be pushing hard to start that being Welbeck and Iwobi and given current performances poor by Aaron Ramsey, there may be a chance that either one of those two get in over him. Elsewhere, don’t expect changes. Lacazette, Ozil, Aubameyang, Torreira, Xhaka etc should all start.
Betting Tips and Predictions
This game clearly screams goals. Fulham at home are pretty good going forward, but at the back as a whole this team is tragic and coming up against the likes of Ozil, Lacazette, Aubameyang we can for sure expect Fulham to be ripped open here. Over 2.5 goals don’t hold any value at 1.37, but over 3.5 goals should also come through and it’s priced at 1.95. Arsenal could for sure get 2-3 goals here while Fulham themselves are more than capable of scoring despite Arsenal’s recent good ratio not conceding goals. Arsenal are still quite suspect at the back. Arsenal’s -1 AH at 2.00 is also worth the try as we’re expecting them to win this match given current form of both sides. Fulham have struggled against better teams this year, beaten 3-0 by City and Everton so against Arsenal it’ll be no easier despite playing at home. We’re looking at a potentially entertaining game with goals and Arsenal should come out as winners 1-3. Lacazette and Aubameyang will both score.
Match Odds (TonyBet)
Fulham Win – 5.10
Draw – 4.45
Arsenal Win – 1.63
KICK OFF – 7th October 2018 – 12:00pm UK Time
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