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Arsenal vs Fulham Premier League action takes place on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is set for 17:30 BST. This Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Fulham is important in the title race. Arsenal sits first and can move six points clear with a win. Fulham arrives in 10th place after a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

The timing adds pressure, as this game comes between Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final matches against Atletico Madrid. Manager Mikel Arteta may need to rotate players while still chasing a league result.

Arsenal vs Fulham Premier League Head-to-Head Record

Recent Premier League meetings between Arsenal and Fulham favor Arsenal. They won the last two games. One was a 1-0 away win earlier this season, with Leandro Trossard scoring. At the Emirates in April 2025, Arsenal won 2-1 with goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka, while Rodrigo Muniz scored for Fulham.

The wider Arsenal v Fulham Premier League record also shows a clear trend. Fulham has never won away at Arsenal. In 33 visits, they have only seven draws. This history shows how strong Arsenal has been at home in this fixture.

The Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham underscores Arsenal’s strong home defense, having conceded just 11 goals in 17 games at the Emirates this season. Fulham, currently mid-table, recently demonstrated solid defense and opportunistic play in their win over Aston Villa. Arsenal leads the league standings, while Fulham is in 10th place.

Arsenal vs Fulham Live First Half Update

Arsenal delivered a dominant first-half performance against Fulham, taking a 3–0 lead into the break in this Premier League clash.

Arsenal set the tone early in the live match against Fulham. In the 9th minute, Viktor Gyökeres opened the scoring after finishing a well-worked move created by Bukayo Saka. The early goal allowed Arsenal to control the tempo and push Fulham deeper.

The second goal came in the 40th minute. This time, Saka turned scorer, making a sharp run before finishing at the near post to double Arsenal’s advantage. Fulham struggled to deal with Arsenal’s movement and quick passing in the final third.

Just before half-time, Arsenal added a third. Gyökeres grabbed his second goal in the 45th minute, converting from close range after a setup by Leandro Trossard. That goal capped a clinical first half and left Fulham with a difficult task after the break.

Statistically, Arsenal dominated possession with 64 percent and did not allow Fulham a single shot on target. The Arsenal vs Fulham live game has been one-sided so far, with Arsenal in full control both on the ball and in attack.