Fulham vs Arsenal: where to watch live, schedule, and lineups for the Premier League match

Fulham face Arsenal this Saturday, October 18, in the eighth round of the Premier League at Craven Cottage, London. The match kicks off at 1:30 PM Brasília time, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+. The clash pits the 14th-placed home side against the current league leaders.

Arsenal come in strong after a 2-0 win over West Ham, securing the top spot with 16 points. Fulham, meanwhile, aim to recover from consecutive 3-1 losses to Aston Villa and Bournemouth.

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• Key Fulham absences: Sasa Lukic (groin injury) and Kenny Tete (injured).
• Arsenal without Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus, but with Hincapie back.
• Recent history: Arsenal won only one of the last four matches against Fulham.

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Teams’ current form

Arsenal remain unbeaten in seven games this season, with a solid defense conceding just three goals in seven rounds. Mikel Arteta is tweaking the midfield to exploit quick transitions against Fulham’s mid-block setup.

Fulham are unbeaten at home in the Premier League, with two wins in three Craven Cottage matches. Marco Silva focuses on defensive compactness but faces a shortage of starting forwards.

Likely lineups and refereeing

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey; Sander Berge, Tom Cairney; Harry Wilson, Alex Iwobi, Ryan Sessegnon; Josh King. Coach: Marco Silva.

Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya; Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori; Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze; Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyökeres. Coach: Mikel Arteta.

Anthony Taylor will referee, assisted by Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn, with Samuel Barrott as the fourth official. Stuart Attwell oversees VAR, alongside Craig Taylor as assistant VAR.

Preparation for the London derby

Fulham’s training emphasized counter-attacks, focusing on long balls to Iwobi and Wilson. Silva tested a 3-4-2-1 variation during the week to counter Arsenal’s 62% average possession.

Arsenal worked on finishing in tactical sessions, with Saka and Trossard practicing infiltration scenarios. Arteta stressed maintaining momentum post-international break, with nine goals scored in their last four matches.

Injuries affect both sides, but Arsenal’s deeper squad helps cover absences. Fulham, with a thinner roster, relies on emergency adjustments up front.

The local rivalry adds tension, as Arsenal seek their first Craven Cottage win since 2023. Fulham, unbeaten at home, see the match as a chance to upset the leaders.

Broadcast and fan options

The game airs on ESPN from 1:00 PM with pre-match analysis and stats. Disney+ offers streaming with multiple angles and instant replays, accessible via app or website.

Fans in Brazil can watch without extra cost through subscriptions. ESPN’s app provides real-time alerts for goals and cards.

• Viewing tips: Ensure a stable connection for streaming; use a VPN if abroad.
• Extra coverage: Premier League official sites release post-match highlights.

Key match stats

Arsenal lead head-to-head with 12 wins in the last 20 games against Fulham. The Gunners average 2.1 goals per game this season, while Fulham concede 1.8 at home.

Five of the last six encounters had under 2.5 total goals, suggesting tight matches. Arsenal boast the league’s best defense, conceding just three goals so far.

Fulham won two of their last three home games, but against bottom-six teams. Arsenal, with 14 goals scored, rely on Saka’s four assists to dominate the wings.

Expectations at Craven Cottage

The 25,000-capacity stadium is expected to be packed with mixed support due to the teams’ proximity. London’s weather forecast predicts 14°C and cloudy skies, with no impact on the pitch.

Arteta praised his squad’s maturity in press conferences, focusing on possession control. Silva warned against positional errors seen in recent losses.

Players like Eze for Arsenal and Berge for Fulham will be pivotal in midfield.