Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal players will be hoping to maintain top spot in the Premier League when they make the short trip across London to face Fulham in Saturday’s tea-time kick-off.
The Gunners will be full of confidence after winning five of their opening seven league games this season and know victory at Craven Cottage would lift them two points clear.
Fulham, meanwhile, are unbeaten at home this term and have not been beaten in their last two matches against Arsenal at the Cottage.
Read on to see how the two teams line up for the derby in the capital.
Fulham team news
Fulham are without Sasa Lukic, Samuel Chukwueze, Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz for the visit of Arsenal.
However, Raul Jimenez, who had been doubtful, starts up front for the Cottagers. There were question marks about the fitness of Kenny Tete in the build-up, but he makes the bench.
Arsenal team news
The Gunners are without captain Martin Odegaard, who looks set for several weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury.
The Norwegian’s absence is the only change for the visitors, with Martin Zubimendi coming into the midfield.
