Live Commentary - Arsenal vs Fulham

Sometimes the best bets are the ones that follow a familiar pattern and this looks like a spot where we could see a repeat of what landed nicely in last week's column.

Arsenal to win and under 2.5 goals at 5/2 with Sky Bet is the angle.

This combination clicked when Arsenal edged past Newcastle 1-0, and the conditions look very similar here. It's all about game state and intent. Arsenal need the win - simple as that in the title race - but they're also juggling the bigger picture with a huge European clash on the horizon against Atletico Madrid.

With that second leg looming, it wouldn't be a shock to see a controlled, professional approach rather than an all-out attacking display. Arsenal have shown they can operate like that: get in front, manage the tempo and keep things tight.

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-0

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Arsenal's Premier League meeting with Fulham.

Another must-win for the Gunners? They have the chance to go six points clear on Manchester City, albeit with Pep Guardiola's side having two games in hand.

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Mikel Arteta has confirmed Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for Arsenal's game against Fulham, live on Sky Sports on Saturday.

The Arsenal manager said Havertz is pushing to be fit for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.

Havertz has been missing since appearing to injure his groin in the recent 1-0 win over Newcastle while Timber has not featured since the 2-0 win over Everton in mid-March.

Arteta did not confirm the status of captain Martin Odegaard, who was substituted in the second half against Atletico in Wednesday's first leg.

"Let's see how everyone is tomorrow.

"Obviously we haven't been able to train much so tomorrow we'll have the final update.

"Kai and Jurrien will be out."

Asked about Odegaard specifically, he added: "Let's see."

Arteta admitted Havertz's injury problems this season have been a been a big blow to his side.

"He's been a huge miss. We're talking about one of the most important attacking players that we have and he's been out for seven or eight months.

"He cannot do this game but hopefully for Atletico he will be available. He is pushing every boundary to achieve that."

Marco Silva hopes Fulham can capitalise on potential nerves and anxiety inside Emirates Stadium during Saturday’s visit to table-topping Arsenal.

The Gunners are chasing a first Premier League title in 22 years and begin the weekend three points above second-placed Manchester City having played a game more.

Fulham manager Silva promised his 10th-placed side, who are in contention for European qualification, will fight to secure a shock result amid what could be a tense atmosphere in north London.

“Let’s hope we can use that,” he told a press conference. “That depends on us, it depends on them, and it depends on many things.

“Whether the environment is tense or not depends on how we play and whether we are good enough to make it happen. Simple as that.

“Arsenal are a top side, a side that are title contenders, that play to win all of their games, but are also the most solid team in the league.

“They are a team, that even if they are not playing at their best level, they have other ways to punish the opposition.

“We just have to look at ourselves and be competitive to fight for the three points. Three points to fight for – and we will fight.”

Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon has been ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League game at leaders Arsenal, live on Sky Sports.

The 25-year-old scored the only goal in the Cottagers’ 1-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend before being forced off injured late on.

Sessegnon is also expected to sit out his side’s clash with Bournemouth on May 9 but could return to contention for the final two matches of the season.

“It’s not good news about him,” said Fulham manager Marco Silva, according to his club’s website. “Sessegnon is going to be out of the next game, and probably the one after will be the same story for him, and then we will have to assess him day by day.”

Silva will also be without winger Kevin and former Gunners midfielder Alex Iwobi at Emirates Stadium but defender Kenny Tete could return following four games on the sidelines.