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Arsenal aim to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League in the early kick-off against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Mikel Arteta’s side can close the gap to four points after the Reds’ Merseyside derby was postponed due to the threat of adverse weather from Storm Darragh.

The Gunners cut the gap to Arne Slot’s side in the title race with victory over Arsenal midweek, but Marco Silva’s side pose a threat and enter the game flying after Alex Iwobi inspired the Londoners to victory over Brighton.

Silva will be determined to stop Arsenal’s formidable set-piece routine, which has developed into one of the biggest strengths of Arteta’s side, leading many to debate how to stop their co-ordinated plan at corners and free-kicks.

Follow all of the latest updates from the clash at Craven Cottage in our live blog below:

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

77 mins

Rice tests Leno with a decent effort from just outside the box but a deflection ofF Lukic means it’s easy for Leno to make the save.

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:37

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

76 mins

Both sides are running out of time to win this one, and the chance creation has certainly slowed down.

It briefly looks like Rice has created a brilliant chance for Jesus as he chips a ball over the defence, but the Brazilian hesitates and Leno collects it. Not brave enough from the former City man.

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:35

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

73 mins

Arsenal make two changes as Gabriel Jesus and Mikel Merino come on for Havertz and Jorginho.

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:32

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

71 mins

Martinelli – who replaced Trossard a few minutes ago – delivers an inviting cross that Fulham do well to get away. The hosts counter, led by Pereira latching onto the long ball, but he’s too isolated and he can only fire a low effort that Raya saves with his foot.

Moments later, Bassey gets a yellow for bringing down Havertz, and Arsenal have a free-kick in a dangerous area.

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:31

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

69 mins

Another great delivery from a corner from Rice. It finds Partey unmarked, about five yards out just inside of the far post, but he can only direct his header wide!

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:29

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

67 mins

Good play from Iwobi to hold it up and win a free-kick, but the set-piece comes to nothing.

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:27

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

64 mins

More pressure from Arsenal but it hasn’t clicked from open play yet. They’re managing to completely contain Fulham in attack too though.

Chris Wilson8 December 2024 15:24

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

62 mins

Half a chance for Havertz as he latches onto Jorginho’s through ball before hitting a shot on the turn, but it’s tame and wide.