Fulham v Arsenal: Premier League – live

Bernd Leno lines up today for Fulham against his old club.

Last time out didn’t go so well for Arsenal.

Three changes for Arsenal: Oleksandr Zinchenko is replaced by Jakub Kiwior at left-back. In midfield, Kai Havertz returns after suspension and replaces Leandro Trossard. Eddie Nketiah replaces the benched Gabriel Jesus.

Jimenez AND Willian return for Fulham and Timothy Castagne replaces Kenny Tete.

Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson, Joao Palhinha, Cairney, De Cordova-Reid, Iwobi, Willian, Jimenez. Subs: Rodak, Tete, Reed, Wilson, Ballo-Toure,
Andreas Pereira, Rodrigo Muniz, Lukic, Diop.

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli. Subs: Ramsdale, Smith Rowe, Cedric, Tomiyasu, Trossard, Jorginho, Nelson, Elneny, Gabriel Jesus

Referee: Peter Bankes (Merseyside)

Arsenal’s title challenge took a hit last time out, with West Ham winning at the Emirates. Bad defending and panicky finishing let them down. Here’s a chance for redemption, and Fulham look to be ideal opposition, judging by recent results. It doesn’t seem too long ago that Marco Silva’s men were smashing in the goals but then came defeats to Burnley and Bournemouth. Perhaps Raul Jimenez’s return might alter that though Willian’s continuing absence is probably a greater problem. A London derby by the Thames to close out 2023: soccer!

Kick-off at 2pm, join me.