Arsenal have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine home games
Fulham have failed to score in five of their last seven matches
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With Manchester City not in action until Monday evening, Arsenal have the opportunity to move six points clear in the Premier League title race with a home victory over Fulham.
However, the Citizens would have two games in hand, so the Gunners can ill-afford a slip-up and Mikel Arteta's side will be fully expected to make home advantage count against the Cottagers.
Arsenal edged to a 1-0 victory at home to Newcastle last weekend to regain top spot from City and they will be pleased enough with Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid, which puts them in control of that Champions League semi-final tie ahead Tuesday's return leg at the Emirates.
Fulham bounced back to form with last weekend's 1-0 win at home to Aston Villa and they are one of many in with a chance of securing European qualification for next season.
But Marco Silva's side have been at their happiest at Craven Cottage this season and they have plenty to prove away at Arsenal, who won October’s reverse fixture 1-0.
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Team news
Arteta may look to freshen up after Wednesday's trip to Madrid and there could be starts for Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze, who both came off the bench.
Riccardo Calafiori is also pushing for a return, but Mikel Merino is a long-term absentee and Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber must be assessed.
Kenny Tete could return for Fulham having been sidelined since early March, but Ryan Sessegnon has been ruled out alongside former Gunner Alex Iwobi and club record-signing Kevin.
The stats
Arsenal have never lost in 32 home league games against Fulham and the Cottagers have won only one of their last 15 meetings with Arsenal.
The Gunners have conceded just 11 goals in 17 home league games this season.
Fulham have failed to score in four of their last six league games and were beaten 1-0 in the reverse fixture.
The visitors have won only four of their 17 away league fixtures.
Fulham have conceded more goals than anyone else in the Premier League in the first 15 minutes after half-time (12).
Eight of Arsenal’s last 11 matches have featured two or fewer goals.
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Prediction
There is no doubt that Arsenal's levels have dropped from what they were at the start of the season, but they regained composure with last weekend’s 1-0 win over Newcastle and should fend off the challenge of Fulham.
The Gunners are finding goals harder to come b,y but they remain defensively resolute and the prospect of a low-scoring fixture would serve them just fine.
Arsenal have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine home games and another shutout win looks likely against the Cottagers, who have failed to score in three straight away games.
Fulham have a dreadful record at the Emirates and once in the ascendancy Arsenal may be happy to simply see the game out.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Fulham
