Fulham versus Arsenal match preview

Fulham versus Arsenal match preview

Expected lineups

Fulham 4-4-1-1                                                                                                  Arsenal 4-3-3

Stockdale                                                                                                            Szcezney

Riether                                                                                                                 Jenkinson

Hughes                                                                                                                 Sagna

Hangeland ©                                                                                                      Mertesacker

Briggs                                                                                                                    Gibbs

Duff                                                                                                                       Wilshere

Boateng                                                                                                               Cazorla

Sidwell                                                                                                                  Ramsey

Kasami                                                                                                                  Walcott

Taarabt                                                                                                                Giroud

Berbatov                                                                                                            Podolski

Out- Kacaniklic, Richardson,                                                   outs- Koscielny, Oxlade-Chamberlain

 Steklenburg, Amorebieta                                                      Arteta, Myaichi, Vermaelen, Diaby

Both teams picked up results that surprised me last week in differing ways. Fulham battled hard to see out a 1-0 win and that’s an impressive start for a team that is usually weak on the road. Much has been made of Arsenal’s shock home defeat against Villa but I think it is important to remember that it is only one match. Whilst Arsenal do need to strengthen, knee-jerk reactions are not required and that is why it surprised me to see Arsenal linked with Yohan Cabaye. Cabaye is a fantastic player but not the one Arsenal need with Wilshere and Cazorla already in the ranks as forward-thinking midfield players. Arsenal achieved a brilliant result in Turkey in the week but Fulham are strong at home and I can see the spoils being shared.

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