Fulham 0-3 Arsenal FC LIVE! Odegaard goal – Premier League match stream, latest score and updates today

Premier League leaders Arsenal head into today’s meeting with Fulham at Craven Cottage under pressure to respond to Manchester City’s win on Saturday. The Gunners have seen their lead cut to two points and now must deal with the added burden of Europa League football as they attempt to end a 19-year wait for a League title.

Quite how continental competition will complicate matters for Mikel Arteta remains to be seen but a visit to Fulham is hardly an ideal return. One of the success stories of the Premier League this season, they are a difficult team to play against and Marco Silva’s side impressed during the return fixture at the Emirates Stadium before the World Cup.

Still, these are the games Arsenal simply need to win if they are going to be crowned champions. Follow all of the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Dom Smith and Simon Collings will be providing expert analysis from the ground!

Live updatesShow latest updates 1678622440Leno exclusive: No bad blood with Arsenal… I hope they win the title

When Bernd Leno reflects on the £3million that Fulham paid to sign him from Arsenal last summer, he says with a smile: “I have to say it’s a bargain. It’s very, very cheap, especially in the Premier League. I am not £3m — I’m probably worth a little bit more. Otherwise I would be a very bad player!”

That transfer fee could rise to £8m with add-ons being met, but it still looks a steal. The 31-year-old German goalkeeper has excelled since his switch to Craven Cottage and is playing a crucial role in Fulham’s unlikely push for Europe under Marco Silva.

Fulham will be three points off the Champions League places if they win Monday’s west London derby at Brentford, and there is an argument that Leno has been one of the signings of the season.

He has rebuilt his career since being replaced by Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal No1. Leno was hurt by his departure from Emirates Stadium, but says he has no ill-feeling towards his former club.

Read Dom Smith’s exclusive interview here!

Getty Images1678622034Arsenal injury update: Jesus, Nketiah and Odegaard latest news and return dates

Arsenal are waiting for good news on the injury front with a number of key players currently absent.

Gabriel Jesus is nearing a long-awaited return from knee surgery with Mohamed Elneny another missing long-term.

Smaller issues are affecting Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah, who both missed Thursday’s draw at Sporting CP.

Illness has impacted Martin Odegaard and Kieran Tierney.

Here is your latest update of Arsenal injuries and return dates…

Arsenal FC via Getty Images1678621654‘Happy’ Silva becomes latest manager to distance himself from Tottenham rumours

Marco Silva insisted he was happy at Fulham and dismissed any rumours of a move elsewhere ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

Fulham have exceeded all expectations this campaign and head into the weekend seventh in the table, just three points behind fifth-placed Liverpool.

Read the full story here!

PA1678621334Arteta fires warning over key Arsenal problem that could derail title hunt

Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal are currently conceding “too many simple goals” as they approach the business end of a huge season for the club.

The Gunners laboured to a 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal on Thursday night, a result which will frustrate despite still leaving them in the driving seat to qualify for the Europa League quarter-finals as they host the last-16 second leg at Emirates Stadium next week.

Premier League leaders Arsenal lacked their usual cohesion and rhythm at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, having made six changes to their starting XI amid a busy fixture list and a potentially tricky London derby looming against high-flying Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

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PA1678620747Prediction: Narrow Arsenal win

Fulham continue to enjoy a superb season back in the Premier League and will be hoping to take advantage of any tired legs in the Arsenal side after their European assignment.

But the Gunners will be strengthened by the return of the spine of their side, are on a run of results that shows they believe they can get a result from any situation.

They are likely to be tested again, but Mikel Arteta’s side should have enough to keep their title bid on track.

Arsenal to win, 2-1.

REUTERS1678620719Arsenal team news: Martin Odegaard expected to play

Martin Odegaard missed the midweek game against Sporting with illness but should recover in time to face Fulham, with Kieran Tierney also likely to return to the squad. Eddie Nketiah though is set to miss out again with an ankle injury.

The match will come too soon for Gabriel Jesus who continues to step up his recovery, but Emile Smith Rowe could make his first start of the season, and Thomas Partey, Aaron Ramsdale and Gabriel can all be expected to return to the starting XI.

AFP via Getty Images1678620664Fulham team news: Palhinha suspended but no fresh injury concerns

Joao Palhinha remains out for Fulham, as he serves the second match of his suspension for picking up ten yellow cards, and Cedric Soares is ineligible to feature against his parent club.

Otherwise there are no fresh injury concerns for Marco Silva to deal with. Manor Solomon will look to score for the sixth match in a row, while Willian is expected to start against his former side.

Getty Images1678620623Where to watch Fulham vs Arsenal

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 1pm.

Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the game live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with Simon Collings providing expert analysis from the ground.

ES Composite1678616729Welcome

Good morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal’s trip to Londn rivals Fulham today.

Kick-off from Craven Cottage is at 2pm GMT.

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