Fulham vs Arsenal confirmed line-ups for Premier League fixture today

Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign against newly-promoted Fulham to kick off the new season after a short break.

The Gunners are favourites here with Mikel Arteta’s side in fine form after beating both Chelsea and Liverpool to win the FA Cup and Community Shield in the last few months.

There is optimism a return to the top four is within reach after adding Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes, with William Saliba also arriving after signing for the club last year.

Scott Parker will hope to learn from two seasons ago with the Cottagers, though survival remains the main goal.

Here’s everything you need to know, including predicted line-ups and team news.

What time is kick-off?

The match kicks off at Craven Cottage in London at 12:30pm.

What TV channel is it on?

The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1.

Subscribers can also stream the match online via the BT Sport app.

Confirmed line-ups

Fulham XI: Rodak, Ream, Hector, Odoi, Bryan, Onomah, Cairney, Reed, Kebano, Cavaleiro, Kamara

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Gabriel, Holding, Tierney, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Xhaka, Willian, Aubameyang, Lacazette

Odds

Fulham 5/1

Draw 10/3

Arsenal 8/15

Prediction

Mikel Arteta’s side are flying right now and the harmony in the group is just perfect as the Gunners look to build on last season and climb back into the top four. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be a handful for the Cottagers on their Premier League return and while there is understandable optimism that lessons will be learned from their last time in the top flight, the Gunners will have too much here and pull away in a 2-0 victory.