December 5th 2024.
Gabriel was unable to play in the match against United due to an injury. This weekend, Arsenal will travel a short distance to Fulham as they strive to keep up with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners' 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday brought them within seven points of the top spot, as Liverpool dropped points against Newcastle United.
In the previous match, Mikel Arteta had to make do without both Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori, who were replaced by Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko. However, their absence did not impact the team's performance, as Arsenal managed to keep a clean sheet. Jurrien Timber and William Saliba stepped in admirably and even contributed to the team's success with some impressive set piece plays.
After the match, Arteta confirmed that neither player was dealing with a serious injury and he is hopeful that they will both be available for the upcoming game against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu will still be unavailable due to their injuries, but the rest of the squad is in good shape as the busy festive period approaches.
In the last match against West Ham, Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino were unable to play, but Partey returned to the field for the full 90 minutes against United. Merino also made an appearance, replacing Zinchenko for the final 20 minutes. As Arsenal prepares for their next match, they will also be keeping an eye on Liverpool's game against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday.
A defeat for Arne Slot's side would give the Gunners the opportunity to close the gap at the top to just four points. It will be an important game for Arsenal as they aim to stay in the race for the Premier League title. Here is a predicted starting lineup for Arsenal against Fulham: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
For those wondering where to watch the Fulham vs Arsenal match, it will kick off at 2pm on Sunday 8 December and will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Subscribers can also stream the match live on Sky Go and NOW TV. It promises to be an exciting match as Arsenal looks to continue their winning streak and close the gap at the top of the table.
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