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Fulham vs Arsenal LIVE!

Arsenal have been left reeling after another damaging defeat dealt a huge new blow to their Premier League title hopes. Victory in another London derby on New Year's Eve would have meant them entering 2024 on top of the table, but instead they remain down in fourth behind leaders Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City after another dismal loss to follow Thursday's home reverse against West Ham.

The Gunners actually took the lead inside five minutes at Craven Cottage on Sunday as Bukayo Saka turned in the rebound after former Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno had denied Gabriel Martinelli, but they were completely flat thereafter as the returning Raul Jimenez deservedly fired Fulham level after half an hour.

The hosts were the better side after the interval too as Bobby De Cordova-Reid slammed in following a corner to end Fulham's run of three straight league losses without scoring to pick up their first win over Arsenal since 2012. Mikel Arteta's men end 2023 having won just one of their last five league games and could be out of the top four altogether by the time they play again following their upcoming winter break, with Tottenham just a point behind now in fifth after beating Bournemouth. Follow Fulham vs Arsenal reaction live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage.

Fulham vs Arsenal highlights

• GOAL! De Cordova-Reid gives Fulham lead

• GOAL! Jimenez fires hosts back level

• GOAL! Saka puts Arsenal ahead early

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

16:14 , George Flood

Another huge blow to the Gunners' title hopes as a second straight loss keeps them down in fourth to enter 2024.

They have now won just one of their last five Premier League games.

Fulham, meanwhile, end a run of three straight league losses without scoring in their first win over Arsenal for 12 years.

Read the full report here

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

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Full-time

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:57 , George Flood

96 mins: Think Leno just picked up a very late booking for time-wasting there.

That will tag on a few more seconds for Arsenal.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:56 , George Flood

95 mins: Superb defending from Fulham to repel all of those Arsenal corners.

The Gunners keep the pressure on before Trossard wellies into the stands.

Dismal. That should well be that.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:56 , George Flood

95 mins: A flurry of corners deep into added time for Arsenal.

It's now or never as Saka delivers...

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:55 , George Flood

92 mins: A late yellow for Jimenez as Fulham send on Harrison Reed for Cairney.

This just isn't going to happen for Arsenal, is it?

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:52 , George Flood

89 mins: Fulham look by far the more likely team to score again here as another dangerous cross is just about seen away inside the Arsenal box.

FIVE minutes of added time signalled. Is there a late twist to come?

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

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88 mins: Pereira's wicked free-kick comes back off the crossbar!

Rice wins a corner for Arsenal at the other end.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:49 , George Flood

86 mins: Arsenal's latest attack comes to nothing as the ball flies harmlessly behind for a goal kick.

Here come Fulham again and Pereira slides in fellow substitute Wilson, who is dragged back by Saliba.

Fulham bay for a sending off, but it's just yellow from referee Josh Smith.

The home fans and Marco Silva are incensed.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:46 , George Flood

84 mins: Jimenez's shot at the near post is blocked behind by Gabriel after a heavy first touch in the wet conditions.

The ball falls following the corner to Wilson, who leathers well off target.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:44 , George Flood

81 mins: Saka beats and shrugs off Robinson and gets past Bassey before opening up to fire on goal, only to be denied by a fantastic challenge from Palhinha.

What a block from a terrific player. Fulham celebrate like they've already won it.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:42 , George Flood

80 mins: That's a glorious cross from the left from Trossard that flashes dangerously across the six-yard box, but neither Jesus nor Gabriel can turn it home.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:42 , George Flood

78 mins: Arsenal force a corner on the left that is seen away at the near post.

Fulham double change - Harry Wilson and Issa Diop replace potential match-winner De Cordova-Reid and Willian.

Wilson's 100th appearance for the Cottagers.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:37 , George Flood

76 mins: So much possession with zero ideas or creativity from Arsenal. It's so easy for Fulham in the torrential rain.

Arteta now sends on Reiss Nelson for Havertz.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:37 , George Flood

74 mins: Still no attempts on target from Arsenal in this second half so far.

No extra impetus delivered by those changes and tactical tweak just yet, either.

As it stands, Arsenal are staying fourth in the Premier League heading into 2024.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:35 , George Flood

73 mins: The rain is absolutely hammering down now at Craven Cottage, swirling around in the gusty wind.

Woeful conditions.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:34 , George Flood

72 mins: Now Marco Silva looks to his bench for the first time this afternoon.

Iwobi replaced by Andreas Pereira.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:33 , George Flood

70 mins: Jimenez catches Arsenal sleeping before trying what looked like the rarely-spotted rabona tackle attempt on Tomiyasu.

Raya then saves an effort from Cairney that I'm not sure was heading on target, but the flag was up anyway.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:32 , George Flood

68 mins: So it's a rare front two from Arsenal now with Jesus joining Nketiah up top.

Rice shielding a now three-man backline pretty much on his own.

Just over 20 minutes for them to save this...

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:29 , George Flood

67 mins: A dismal free-kick from Odegaard fails to ask any questions of Leno in the Fulham goal.

Martinelli and White make way for Trossard and Jesus.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:28 , George Flood

66 mins: Fulham captain Cairney picks up the first booking of the game after charging into the back of Saka.

Jesus and Trossard are going to come on for Arsenal.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:25 , George Flood

63 mins: Huge chance for Arsenal to equalise!

Robinson and Bassey can't clear Martinelli's cross and Saka volleys miles over at the back post.

Such a poor effort.

Fulham 2-1 Arsenal

15:24 , George Flood

Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Once again, it's no more than Fulham deserve.

Arteta waving his arms on the touchline trying to get his side going. All so flat still.

GOAL! Fulham 2-1 Arsenal | Bobby De Cordova-Reid 59'

15:21 , George Flood

59 mins: Tomiyasu concedes another corner in a decent little spell for Fulham.

Willian delivers again from the right and Palhinha's header bounces off Rice before the ball is flicked against Tomiyasu by Gabriel, with De Cordova-Reid firing the loose ball home.

A nightmare for Arsenal.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:19 , George Flood

57 mins: Arteta is deep in discussion with his coaching staff as we approach the hour mark at Craven Cottage.

Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus are both warming up.

Fulham break down the right and De Cordova-Reid's cross is headed behind by Gabriel before it can reach Jimenez.

Willian's latest delivery from the right is repelled.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:18 , George Flood

56 mins: Plenty more Arsenal possession but it's all being played in front of Fulham, who are maintaining their shape and defensive discipline very well.

Final ball seriously lacking from the visitors, who need Saliba to bail them out at the back as Fulham try to release Jimenez on the counter.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:16 , George Flood

54 mins: More errant passing from Arsenal as they hold possession and probe patiently for an opening, only for Saka to drift across and then gift the ball straight to Fulham.

The Gunners have been really poor in possession for the most part so far today.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:14 , George Flood

52 mins: Arsenal work the ball into a decent position but White's cross sails straight behind for a goal kick.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:11 , George Flood

49 mins: Arsenal unconvincing at the back again as Saliba botches a clearance and Gabriel fails to win a foul off Castagne.

However, they clear the resulting corner.

Fulham have started the second half with more purpose and intensity.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:09 , George Flood

47 mins: Martinelli fires well wide of the back post after being teed up by Rice.

Play went on after Iwobi was accidentally taken out by referee Josh Smith.

Fulham would have been absolutely seething if that had gone in.

Marco Silva is asking questions of the fourth official on the touchline.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:07 , George Flood

Back underway at Craven Cottage!

A huge second half ahead for Arsenal.

Tomiyasu on for Kiwior, as Simon said.

His first appearance since suffering that calf injury against Wolves on December 2.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

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Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Tomiyasu is coming on at half-time.

Kiwior's lack of pace his undoing.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

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That is quite a stat on Raul Jimenez, courtesy of Opta Sports...

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

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Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Arsenal looking pretty flat today, perhaps due to the tight turnaround.

The bench is going to be vital.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

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Half-time

Level at the break after Jimenez cancelled out Saka's early opener.

Fulham the better side so far - another flat half from Arsenal to follow Thursday's defeat by West Ham.

They need a jolt of inspiration here.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:50 , George Flood

49 mins: Physical, disciplined Fulham are pressing and then reverting back to their solid shape well as Martinelli is driven almost back to the halfway line and they almost win it back with numbers for the counter-attack.

A wild effort from Rice then draws ironic cheers from the home crowd.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:48 , George Flood

47 mins: Nketiah receives Odegaard's low pass and takes a touch beyond Bassey before drilling comfortably wide of the near post from a tough angle.

I think he may just have been offside anyway.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:47 , George Flood

45 mins: Four minutes of added time signalled as Iwobi - one of several former Arsenal players in this Fulham squad - harries and fouls Martinelli.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:46 , George Flood

42 mins: Adarabioyo steps forward out of defence for Fulham and tries his luck with a long-range drive that flies well wide.

That rather sums up the quality of much of this first half.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:44 , George Flood

42 mins: Arsenal suddenly spark into life as Saka cuts in past Robinson off the Arsenal right and finds Rice, who rolls a pass into Odegaard.

The skipper picks out Martinelli, whose low effort trickles wide of the back post.

Better.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:42 , George Flood

41 mins: Now Robinson goes in hard on Nketiah.

Fulham continuing with their physical, hard-edge approach as half-time looms.

They've unsettled Arsenal in this first half.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:41 , George Flood

40 mins: So scrappy again as Bassey blocks Martinelli's strike inside the Fulham box.

Jimenez barges into the back of Saka but nothing given by referee Josh Smith.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:40 , George Flood

38 mins: This is scrappy but physical stuff as Odegaard goes down in pain after another hefty clash with Cairney.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:38 , George Flood

36 mins: No real rhythm to this contest at the moment, but Fulham remain on top.

Arsenal look sluggish and one-dimensional.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:37 , George Flood

Four goals in his last four games now for Raul Jimenez.

Fulham scored none in three straight defeats without him...

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:35 , George Flood

32 mins: Some feisty challenges going in now as these London rivals wrestle for control with the scoreline level.

Odegaard tries to take down Saka's ball and it deflects off Cairney, with Nketiah's scuffed effort easily held by Leno.

Arsenal need to wake up here. They've been so flat since scoring the opener.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

14:33 , George Flood

Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Hard to argue that is no more than Fulham deserve.

Credit to Bassey, who won a big 50-50 with Saka to start that move off.

GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal | Raul Jimenez 29'

14:29 , George Flood

29 mins: The hosts draw level!

Bassey wins a big challenge with Saka to start Fulham's latest attack, with Palhinha moving the ball out wide to Willian.

Willian slips in Cairney, whose excellent cross is fired in expertly underneath Raya by Jimenez, who had snuck in behind Kiwior.

Fulham deserve that for their lively response to falling behind inside five minutes.

Game on!

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:27 , George Flood

Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Fulham have been the better side since going behind.

They're beating Arsenal's press really well and creating overloads out wide. Arsenal need to get control back.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:26 , George Flood

24 mins: A break in play as Raya goes down and needs some treatment for an apparent eye issue.

Ramsdale is sent out to warm-up, but the Brentford loanee is fine to continue and he sits back down again.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:24 , George Flood

21 mins: A heavy touch off the chest from Saliba, who then tangles with Decordova-Reid as the Fulham forward tries to seize on the ball but goes down.

Fulham want a penalty, but there's nothing given.

A couple of Fulham drives from outside the box are then blocked before Jimenez attacks a corner but fires off target.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:22 , George Flood

19 mins: Fulham break with purpose through the middle and spray the ball out to Iwobi, whose lovely cross from the right finds Willian after Saliba does enough to put off Jimenez.

The former Arsenal winger cuts inside White before curling wide of the back post.

That looked closer than it was.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:20 , George Flood

17 mins: Fulham get to the byline down the right and attempt a cross that is overhit and falls safe.

They are then aggressive to snatch possession back in midfield, with Jimenez - who scored three goals in two games before his suspension - unable to fashion another chance.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:18 , George Flood

Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Kiwior is being tasked with replicating Zinchenko today and he's tucking in a lot to midfield.

Intrigued to see how he gets on, so many struggle to do that role well.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:16 , George Flood

15 mins: Fulham's first chance of the game falls to Jimenez, whose drive from the edge of the box is well stopped by Raya.

Nice play from Robinson down the left to find that space and pick out the Mexican.

The USA full-back is a real threat down that flank.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:15 , George Flood

12 mins: Fulham have seen plenty of the ball since going behind early, but they aren't doing too much with it at the moment.

They are trying to ask questions of Kiwior down the Arsenal left.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:14 , George Flood

Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

The perfect start for Arsenal after wasting so many chances against West Ham the other night.

Saka thought he was offside and even looked to the linesman straight off, but the goal stands.

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:13 , George Flood

Here is that early goal from Saka that has put Arsenal in front at Craven Cottage.

Just what Arteta would have wanted after their struggles against West Ham, where they had 30 shots without finding the back of the net

Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

14:11 , George Flood

8 mins: A meaty challenge from Palhinha on Havertz goes unpunished as Fulham try to shake off that early setback.

The away fans are furious with that.

GOAL! Fulham 0-1 Arsenal | Bukayo Saka 5'

14:06 , George Flood

5 mins: An early lead for the title chasers!

A fine Fulham pass picks out Castagne, whose cross from the byline is easily claimed by Raya.

Raya quickly rolls it out for Havertz, who finds Martinelli and the Brazilian charges down the left, cuts inside and bends a shot that is parried by former Arsenal goalkeeper Leno into the path of Saka, who is just onside as he puts the rebound in.

His sixth league goal of the season stands after a VAR check for offside.

A fast start from Arsenal, who lead after just five minutes!

Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:04 , George Flood

3 mins: Good persistence in the box from Arsenal captain Odegaard, who along with Saka manages to determinedly dispossess Robinson.

He then skips past Willian before curling not too far wide of the far post.

A bright start from the Gunners and a quick warning for Fulham.

Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:03 , George Flood

2 mins: Arsenal are dominating possession early on, but it's mostly been limited to their own half so far.

Kiwior is following Zinchenko by playing in that inverted full-back role.

Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

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Standard Sport's Simon Collings at Craven Cottage

Eddie Nketiah is often viewed as a 'super sub' by Arsenal fans, largely because of his debut against Norwich.

But in reality he is much better when starting - 15 goals in 37 League starts is proof of that.

Fulham vs Arsenal

14:01 , George Flood

KICK-OFF

Will Arsenal, down to fourth before kick-off, end 2023 back as Premier League leaders?Fulham have lost all of their last three league games without scoring and have not beaten the Gunners since 2012...

Fulham vs Arsenal

13:58 , George Flood

Here come the teams on a grey and gloomy New Year's Eve at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal are in their green and navy third kits this afternoon.

Fulham vs Arsenal

13:55 , George Flood

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the game, Mikel Arteta confirms that his changes today are down to the need to bring fresh energy into the team.

Not too much more light shed on the Zinchenko injury, only that he felt his calf in training.

Fulham vs Arsenal

13:48 , George Flood

Final preparations at Craven Cottage!

A reminder that Arsenal must win today to go back to the top of the Premier League table.

A draw would see them go from fourth to third and above Manchester City, but still a point behind Aston Villa, who are behind Liverpool on goal difference only.

Fulham vs Arsenal

13:35 , George Flood

Standard Sport's Simon Collings is in position at Craven Cottage to react to that intriguing Arsenal team news...

Arsenal confirm Oleksandr Zinchenko injury

13:31 , George Flood

Confirmation from Arsenal that Oleksandr Zinchenko misses out today with a minor calf injury.

A little break could be the best thing for him after his recent defensive drop-off that culminated in a really poor performance against West Ham.

Jakub Kiwior has hardly impressed either though since joining the club, so let's see if he can step up today.

A lot of pressure on Eddie Nketiah this afternoon too.

Three Fulham changes as Jimenez and Willian start

13:18 , George Flood

Fulham also show three changes to the team beaten 3-0 by in-form Bournemouth last time out.

Raul Jimenez returns from suspension to spearhead the attack in place of Rodrigo Muniz, while Willian is passed fit to face his former club after hamstring trouble and starts in place of Andreas Pereira.

At right-back, Timothy Castagne is preferred to Kenny Tete.

Three Arsenal changes with Tomiyasu back in squad

13:13 , George Flood

So Takehiro Tomiyasu is indeed back on the bench for Arsenal today after almost a month out with a calf problem.

Kai Havertz returns to midfield as expected in one of three changes to the side that started against West Ham, with Gabriel Jesus dropped to the bench after a wasteful display and Oleksandr Zinchenko - arguably culpable for both Hammers goals on Thursday - not involved at all due to what Arsenal have described as a "slight calf issue".

Jakub Kiwior is in at left-back instead as Eddie Nketiah leads the attack, while Leandro Trossard makes way for Havertz.

Fulham lineup

13:03 , George Flood

Starting XI: Leno, Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson, Joao Palhinha, Cairney, De Cordova-Reid, Iwobi, Willian, Jimenez

Subs: Rodak, Tete, Reed, Wilson, Ballo-Toure, Andreas Pereira, Rodrigo Muniz, Lukic, Diop

Arsenal lineup

13:02 , George Flood

Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Rice, Havertz, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah

Subs: Ramsdale, Smith Rowe, Cedric, Tomiyasu, Trossard, Jorginho, Nelson, Elneny, Gabriel Jesus

Lineups on the way

12:55 , George Flood

Just five minutes to go now until we get the official team news from Craven Cottage.

Stay tuned!

Tomiyasu travels with Arsenal squad after injury

12:43 , George Flood

It is being reported on social media that Takehiro Tomiyasu HAS travelled with the Arsenal squad to Craven Cottage this afternoon.

The versatile defender, who had been in great form this season and earned player of the month honours in October, has not played since suffering a calf injury in the 2-1 win over Wolves on December 2.

A nice boost for Mikel Arteta to have him back, though it's worth remembering that he's off to the Asian Cup in Qatar with Japan very soon.

Marco Silva wants new Fulham signings in January

12:33 , George Flood

It is easy to forget that before their recent bad run, Fulham hit both Nottingham Forest and West Ham for five in back-to-back games and also beat Everton on penalties to reach their first-ever Carabao Cup semi-final and a first domestic cup semi-final of any kind for 22 years.

And Marco Silva wants the club to add more depth to his squad in January in order to cope with the inevitable injuries and fatigue that may have knocked them off course as he searches for greater consistency on the pitch.

"What we can do behind the scenes to improve our squad is of course something I would like to see, I'm open for it and I want it as well," he said this week.

"My job is to focus on the players we have and if we have 19 or 20 players, my job is to push them, make them go forward and to demand more and more every time.

"I would like to see a little bit more consistency. This is what I would like to see in the next months.

"It is important (to build squad depth). It is going to happen where we have injuries and the more of the same quality overall that you have I think will be better for us."

Marco Silva wary of tough challenge against 'top side' Arsenal

12:25 , George Flood

After three straight Premier League defeats without scoring against Bournemouth, Burnley and Newcastle that has dropped them to 14th in the table and only six points above the relegation zone, Marco Silva is certainly not underestimating the challenge facing his out-of-form Fulham side to close out 2023.

The Cottagers have not won any of their last 11 matches against Arsenal, stretching back to January 2012.

"They are a top side, no doubt," Silva said.

"Their defensive organisation is really good and with their positional attack it means they can perform at the highest level.

"They have the capacity to push a team back really low and it is difficult to press them really high because when they beat the pressure they are a tough team to face.

"(Oleksandr) Zinchenko gives them quality with an extra man in the middle and the likes of (Gabriel) Martinelli, (Bukayo) Saka, (Martin) Odegaard and (Kai) Havertz are a threat and can punish any team in this country.

"We need to be well organised and stick together in certain moments. They are pressing us, putting us under pressure in moments and when we have the ball we have to express ourselves as well."

Arteta: Now is not the time for Arsenal to look at other teams

12:06 , George Flood

As with every team in the Premier League, Arsenal are currently in the midst of a hectic fixture list that will at least offer some respite in January.

After today, the Gunners host Liverpool again in the FA Cup third round next Sunday, but do not play again after that until they entertain Crystal Palace at the Emirates on January 20.

Some questioned if fatigue may have played a part against West Ham with Arsenal now having a very settled first XI aside from their injuries and that brief Kai Havertz suspension, though Arteta does not believe any rests are needed as he also warned against looking at how their rivals are faring in the title race.

“Obviously there are a lot of games but they looked really good, looked fresh. When you win, you don’t look at that," Arteta said.

"They are young. If they were 35 maybe it would be a different question. They are young, they have a lot of energy. They can keep going, that is for sure.

“We can be second as well. And if we win at Fulham we can be first. We have to do what we can control. It’s not time to look at other teams.

"You see how difficult it is for other teams and it is going to continue to be like that, because the level of the league is incredible.”

Arteta urges Arsenal to 'improve in both boxes' after West Ham loss

11:56 , George Flood

Arsenal were notably below par in their first home defeat of the season in any competition against West Ham on Thursday and their third overall in this top-flight campaign - two more than leaders Liverpool.

Despite boasting 74 per cent possession and having 30 shots on the night, they lacked spark and ingenuity in attack and did not impress in key moments at the back.

Unsurprisingly, Mikel Arteta has since called for his side to sharpen up at both ends of the pitch in order to avoid title heartbreak for the second successive season.

"There's no panic, it's about trying to do more and do better and win games," he said.

"If the team is playing like this, then you're going to go and win a lot of games.

"If we don't improve in the boxes, then no (we won't win the league). Because, in the end, that (the West Ham result) is what it is.

"But generating the rest, it was a record. So I don't think there are many teams in the league who have done that over many years, so it's something positive I think."

Fulham vs Arsenal prediction

11:44 , George Flood

Arsenal have enjoyed their trips to Craven Cottage in recent seasons, and will be confident of swiftly returning to winning ways today.

There are still questions for the Gunners' frontline to answer, but Fulham have looked vulnerable at the back and it would be a surprise if they were able to keep Arsenal quiet.

Arsenal to win, 2-1.

Arsenal team news

11:42 , George Flood

Arsenal also have an important player returning from suspension today in Kai Havertz, with the versatile German midfielder having missed the defeat by West Ham after incurring an automatic one-match ban by picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the thrilling 1-1 draw with title rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

He should return to Mikel Arteta's starting lineup today in place of Leandro Trossard, who did not take his chance on Thursday.

Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey have been edging closer to their respective returns but seem unlikely to feature today, though they are running out of chances before they head off to the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations respectively in January.

Fabio Vieira and Jurrien Timber are definitely still sidelined.

Fulham team news

11:38 , George Flood

Goal-shy Fulham will be boosted today by the return of summer striker signing Raul Jimenez, who had finally hit the goal trail before his sending off in the 3-0 defeat at Newcastle on December 16 that earned him a three-match ban.

However, a hamstring issue has rendered experienced Brazilian wing Willian as a doubt to face one of his former clubs this afternoon.

Defender Tim Ream, who recently signed a new one-year contract extension, is out with a calf issue, while Adama Traore also has a hamstring problem.

Where to watch Fulham vs Arsenal

11:34 , George Flood

TV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK today on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 1pm.

Live stream: Subscribers will also be able to watch online via the Sky Go app.

Welcome to Fulham vs Arsenal live coverage

11:33 , George Flood

Good morning and a very warm welcome to Standard Sport's live coverage of Fulham vs Arsenal in the Premier League.

We've got a huge afternoon in store as the Gunners make the trip from north to west across London for another capital derby looking to bounce back swiftly from their shock 2-0 home loss to West Ham on Thursday night.

Mikel Arteta's side have fallen down to fourth in the table after Aston Villa and Manchester City both won yesterday, though a triumph today would take them back to the top to see in the New Year with current leaders Liverpool not in action until hosting Newcastle at Anfield tomorrow.

Fulham have not beaten Arsenal in any competition since 2012, but will be desperate for a positive result here having now lost three successive league matches without scoring to drop them to 14th and overshadow their impressive run to the Carabao Cup semi-finals under Marco Silva.

Kick-off this afternoon is at 2pm GMT, so stay tuned for all the latest team news and live updates including expert analysis from Standard Sport's Arsenal correspondent Simon Collings at Craven Cottage.