Arsenal is set to host Fulham in a pivotal Premier League encounter, with the Gunners aiming to extend their remarkable unbeaten home record against the Cottagers. This crucial match comes as Mikel Arteta's side seeks to maintain pressure in the intense Premier League title race.

The Gunners enter the fixture following a mixed run of form. After suffering back-to-back defeats, Arsenal secured a vital win last weekend against Newcastle, with Eberechi Eze scoring a screamer. Midweek saw them travel to Madrid, earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atlético.

History strongly favors Arsenal in this matchup. Fulham has played 33 away matches at Arsenal and has never secured a victory, a streak dating back to their first encounter in Woolwich in 1904. This undefeated home record against the Cottagers stands as the most occasions any club in English football history has hosted another without ever tasting defeat.

Despite this historical dominance, Fulham has proven to be a tricky opponent recently. The Whites have managed to draw two of their last four visits to the Emirates Stadium. Furthermore, Fulham delivered a significant blow to Arsenal's title aspirations by beating them 2-1 at Craven Cottage on New Year's Eve 2023, a result that proved costly.

With Manchester City not playing until Monday night, Arsenal has a golden opportunity to move six points clear at the top of the table. Securing three points against Fulham is paramount for Mikel Arteta's team to pile pressure on their title rivals, even though the Sky Blues would still hold two games in hand. The focus remains squarely on collecting maximum points.