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Arsenal v Fulham - as it happened

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Arsenal v Fulham, matchday 30, Premier League 2024/25, 01/04/2025, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Arsenal v Fulham, matchday 30, Premier League 2024/25, 01/04/2025, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League matchday 30 fixture between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London, England. The Gunners are second in the Premier League, 12 points behind Liverpool, with just nine games to go and realistically out of the title race.
Goal

List of goalscorers

Mikel Merino
37'
1 - 0
Bukayo Saka
73'
2 - 0
2 - 1
90'+4
Rodrigo Muniz
Press

Match report in news

  • 90+7'
    FT (2-1): Bukayo Saka made a dream return to action at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, marking his first minutes of 2025 with a goal that secured Arsenal's win over Fulham. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Fulham en el 94'
  • 90+4'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR FULHAM! Muniz finds the net from inside the box after a cross from Sessegnon. This match is far from over!
  • 90+3'
    Six minutes is a long added time, but Arsenal's defence is holding firm, not allowing the Cottagers to break through.
  • 90'
    Six minutes added!
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 89'
    Odegaard finds Martinelli, who finishes from close range, but the goal is immediately ruled out for offside.
  • 86'
    The Cottagers have been creating some good chances in the last few minutes, but Raya is doing everything to preserve his clean sheet.
  • 83'
    The Gunners just can't stop pushing for more goals! They keep attacking, pinning the visitors against the wall.
  • 80'
    Fulham are throwing everything forward in the final minutes! They have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
  • 77'
    Arsenal sub: Jurrien Timber is replaced by Leandro Trossard.
  • 77'
    Fulham sub: Jimenez and Diop OUT. Muniz and Sessegnon IN.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 73'
  • 73'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR ARSENAL! Saka marks his return to the Emirates in style, doubling Arsenal's lead with a superb close-range finish after a brilliant pass from Martinelli.
Card

Yellow card

a Arsenal
  • 72'
    Declan Rice is cautioned with a yellow card.
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
  • 67'
    Fulham triple sub: Lukic, Traore and Smith Rowe OUT. Pereira, Willian and Iwobi IN.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 66'
    Arsenal sub: Nwaneri goes off and Bukayo Saka COMES OOOOOOOOOON!
  • 65'
    Today, Castagne will likely go home with a headache after repeatedly trying to stop Martinelli, without success.
  • 62'
    Corner after corner! The Arsenal players are on fire! They keep threatening Leno's box.
  • 60'
    The match is heating up! Arsenal's lead is narrow, with the Cottagers eager to restart the game, while the Gunners are determined to extend their advantage.
Card

Yellow card

a Fulham
  • 57'
    Lukic receives a yellow card for pushing Lewis-Skelly in a race for the ball.
Card

Yellow card

a Fulham
  • 53'
    Andersen receives the first yellow card of the match for aggressively pushing Merino in a duel for the ball.
  • 52'
    Jimenez has his brilliant effort blocked by David Raya, who makes a superb save!
  • 50'
    Merino and Martinelli link up with quick passes and find Odegaard, but once again, he sends it wide.
  • 48'
    Odegaard tries his luck from just outside the box, but the ball goes wide. It's been a quiet day for the Norwegian so far.
  • 46'
    The second period staaaaaaaaaaaaaarts! No changes at the moment.
  • 45+4'
    HT (1-0): Arsenal took the lead through Merino after a great cross from Nwaneri, with Martinelli posing a constant threat. Fulham struggled to break down Arsenal's solid defence, while Gabriel Magalhaes was replaced due to injury. We'll see what happens next!
  • 45+2'
    Arsenal are playing more calmly in these last few minutes, looking to reach the break while making the most of the added time to rest and plan new strategies.
  • 45'
    Four minutes added!
  • 45'
    Corner-kick for Fulham! Lukic takes it, but nothing comes of it! The match continues.
  • 43'
    Mikel Arteta's men are hungry for more! They won't be satisfied with just one goal.
  • 40'
    The Cottagers are eager to respond quickly after falling behind at the Emirates Stadium! However, their efforts are currently being thwarted by the hosts.
  • 38'
    GOAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR ARSENAL! Merino puts Arsenal ahead after evading several Fulham defenders, following a great cross from Nwaneri.
  • 37'
    Liverpool will be keeping a close eye on this match, with Arsenal being their only rivals in the race for the Premier League title.
  • 35'
    Martinelli is proving to be Arsenal's main attacking threat, but the score remains goalless! Can the Gunners convert their chances?
  • 32'
    Timber manages to recover after a brief medical intervention. Good news for Mikel Arteta.
  • 30'
    Arsenal's defence is proving to be incredibly solid, but Jurrien Timber appears to be experiencing some discomfort. What's going on with the hosts' defenders today?
  • 27'
    Smith Rowe manages to keep the ball away from his former teammates, now rivals, despite their persistent pressure.
  • 25'
    The Cottagers have managed to regain possession, to the point where they are now sharing it with their rivals. However, they have yet to register a single shot.
  • 22'
    Nwaneri has his efforts denied by German goalkeeper Leno from close range! Martinelli is taking control of his team's attack down the left flank.
  • 20'
    A slip by Kiwior hands the ball to Jimenez, but the Arsenal defence reacts swiftly to snuff out the Fulham counter-attack.
  • 17'
    Arsenal sub: Gabriel Magalhaes makes way and Jakub Kiwior takes his place.
Injury

Injured

en Arsenal
  • 15'
    Smith Rowe wins a corner for Fulham as Gabriel Magalhaes goes to ground with an injury.
  • 12'
    The hosts continue to press Leno's box. The Cottagers will need to find a way to disrupt this momentum.
  • 10'
    The visitors' defence is reading Arsenal's attacking moves well, despite Martinelli's attempt. They're not letting the Gunners break through.
  • 7'
    Martinelli finds the first gap in the Fulham defence! Thomas Partey is a bit slow to finish, but the Arsenal attack is pushing forward with intent!
  • 5'
    The Gunners are dominating possession at the moment, while Fulham have no hesitation in playing passes backwards to maintain control.
  • 3'
    Arsenal have started the game with their trademark pressing, leaving the Cottagers struggling to get out of their own half at the moment.
  • 1'
    Arsenal get us going in red and white from left to right, while Fulham are in purple!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Fulham starting XI: Leno (GK); Robinson, Cuenca, Andersen, Diop, Castagne; Berge, Lukic; Smith Rowe, Jimenez and Traore.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Nwaneri, Merino and Martinelli.
  • PRVW
    John Brooks will be in the middle for this one, and Andy Madley will be the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Fulham starting lineup: Leno (GK); Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal possible lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino and Trossard.
  • PRVW
    Asked whether Saka could start against Fulham at the Emirates, the Arsenal boss replied: "Yeah, yeah."
  • PRVW
    The return of Saka is a huge boost for Arteta, who has been short of firepower in recent weeks, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out of action with long-term injuries.
  • PRVW
    But they are through to the Champions League quarter-finals and host Real Madrid in the first leg of their tie on April 8.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal are second in the Premier League, 12 points behind Liverpool with just nine games to go and realistically out of the title race.
Info

Pre-match

01 April 2025, 20:45

Referee: John Brooks | VAR: Andy Madley

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 30 fixture between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London, England!