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Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
TL;DR
Arsenal faces Fulham in the Premier League on May 2 at 5:30pm at the Emirates Stadium. A win could help Arsenal regain a six-point lead in the title race.
Key points
- Arsenal plays Fulham in the Premier League
- Match on May 2 at 5:30pm local time
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Live coverage on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:30 GMT
- Arsenal aims to regain a six-point lead in the title race
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Who: Arsenal vs Fulham
What: English Premier League
Where: Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, May 2, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT)
How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:30 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream.
For all the talk of Arsenal having blown their Premier League title hopes after being reeled in by Manchester City, the truth is that come Saturday, they could have re-established a six-point lead to pile the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side.
City’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on April 29 meant that, having trailed by 10 points a few weeks earlier, they were able to knock Mikel Arteta’s side off the summit for the first time since October.
Momentum appeared to have shifted completely, but the fixture schedule may have come to Arsenal’s rescue as they try to clinch a first English crown since 2004.
How can Arsenal re-establish their Premier League lead so quickly?
With City otherwise engaged in FA Cup semifinal action last weekend, Arsenal ground out a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United to end a four-match losing streak in domestic competitions.
On Saturday, they host London rivals Fulham while City do not play again in the league until Monday, when they face a tough-looking trip to European-chasing Everton.
While City would have two games in hand before they kick off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the prospect of again having to make up a six-point gap with absolutely no margin for error would be a serious test of their resolve.
How do Arsenal and Fulham shape up for Premier League clash?
According to data analysts Opta, Arsenal are still favourites to end the season on top – but that could all change if they stumble against Marco Silva’s Fulham.
Sitting in 10th place with four games, Fulham are still very much in the hunt for European qualification and will be looking to exploit any Arsenal fatigue after Arteta’s side’s 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semis on Wednesday.
“We will go there with no fear, and play for the badge,” Fulham midfielder Josh King said.
Stat attack – Fulham at Arsenal
History will be a considerable comfort, however, to Arsenal fans struggling to cope with the title-race tension.
Fulham have played 32 times away to Arsenal in all competitions and never won.
City’s record at Everton is equally impressive, though, losing none of their last 18 in all competitions and winning 15 of them and drawing three.
Q&A
What time is the Arsenal vs Fulham match on May 2?
The match is scheduled for 5:30pm local time (16:30 GMT).
Where is the Arsenal vs Fulham match being held?
The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London, United Kingdom.
How can I follow the Arsenal vs Fulham game live?
You can follow the buildup and live text commentary on Al Jazeera Sport starting at 13:30 GMT.
What are the implications of the Arsenal vs Fulham match for the title race?
A victory for Arsenal could re-establish their six-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
