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Lawrence Ostlere

Arsenal vs Fulham prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out today?

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Arsenal are taking on Fulham in the Premier League today at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are in decent form after convincing wins over Sheffield United and Slavia Prague, bouncing back from the chastening 3-0 defeat by Liverpool in the previous game.

Fulham meanwhile are desperate to break a slump of four successive defeats in order to boost their hopes of survival.

Scott Parker’s Fulham side are six points behind Newcastle with one fewer games left to play, so they can barely afford another defeat today with the Magpies gathering some momentum.

Here is everything you need to know about the game.

When is the match?

Arsenal vs Fulham kicks off at 1.30pm BST today, Sunday 18 April.

How to watch

The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports. Subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Sports app and the Sky Sports website.

Team news

The Gunners are without Kieran Tierney and David Luiz while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is suffering with malaria. Martin Odegaard could return. Fulham are still without Tom Cairney while Terence Kongolo has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Confirmed line-ups

Arsenal: Ryan; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Xhaka; Elneny, Ceballos; Saka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli; Lacazette.

]Fulham: Areola; Aina, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Robinson; Lemina, Anguissa; De Cordova-Reid, Cavaleiro, Lookman; Maja.

Odds

Arsenal 3/4

Draw 13/5

Fulham 4/1

Prediction

The Gunners have found a little form since that Liverpool defeat but then again Fulham desperately need points in their survival bid. Expect a tight game. Arsenal 1-1 Fulham.

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