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Arsenal v Fulham Odds, Preview and Tips

Game time & date: 1730 BST, Saturday August 27
Location: Emirates Stadium, London
Last result between the two: Arsenal 1-1 Fulham, Premier League, April 2021
Broadcast: Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Early league leaders Arsenal welcome Fulham to the Emirates in Saturday’s late Premier League game.

Having won 3-0 at Bournemouth last time out, the Gunners are the only team in the league with a 100 per cent record at this early stage of the season, so it is no surprise to see that the Arsenal v Fulham betting odds to win are strongly in favour of Mikel Arteta’s side.

But Fulham are sitting pretty in the top half of the table, yet to taste defeat having taken five points from their three games, with Marco Silva’s side unlikely to roll over at Arsenal on Saturday. The Cottagers also earned a draw on their last visit to Arsenal, shortly before their relegation back to the Championship.

Are Arsenal the real deal?

Arsenal’s start to the new season is in sharp contrast to last term when they lost their first three games, with Arteta instead guiding his team to a trio of victories, though it is fair to say games against Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bournemouth suggest they have not been given a serious test yet.

The summer signings of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have added steel to the Arsenal squad with the Brazilian striker having made an immediate impact – he has two goals and three assists already.

With nine goals scored so far, Arsenal have been hard to stop. The Gunners have scored at least twice in eight of their past 10 Premier League games, suggesting Fulham’s defence is in for a tough test here.

The Arsenal v Fulham betting odds to win are strongly in favour of the Gunners, so it is necessary to delve a little deeper in order to find value for those who would like to back Arteta’s side here.

The 29/100 on an Arsenal win is short, but as the Gunners have been winning at both half time and full time in their last four league games, this is certainly an option worth considering at 17/20 with 888Sport.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in eight of Arsenal’s last 10 games in the Premier League too, so another decent value pick is the 3/4 with 888Sport for Arsenal to win with over 2.5 goals scored.

Cottagers unbeaten run to end?

Fulham have surprised many football fans with their strong start to the new season, having held Liverpool to a draw on the opening weekend then beaten Brentford 3-1 at home last time out.

Their one away game ended in a goalless draw at a toothless Wolves team, though, with a trip to Arsenal certainly likely to offer a sterner examination of Silva’s back line.

Fulham have conceded twice in two of their three Premier League games this season and with Arsenal flying high at the top of the table it is impossible to look beyond another win for the Gunners.

Arsenal have won eight of their past 10 Premier League games having finished last term similarly strongly, but a short price in the Arsenal v Fulham betting odds to win means digging deep for value.

The handicap market has been a good way to back Arsenal this season as all of their wins have come by at least two clear goals.

The 5/6 with 888Sport on Arsenal -1 is well worth a look, as is the 21/10 offered on Arsenal -2 as well.

Predictions

With the Gunners such a short price in the Arsenal v Fulham betting odds to win, the handicap market is a good option for those who expect Arteta’s team to make it four victories out of four this weekend.

A price of 5/6 on Arsenal -1 appeals from the handicap options at 888Sport, as this is a bet that has landed in all three of their Premier League matches so far.

Arsenal to win with over 2.5 goals scored is an alternative option at a price of 3/4 with 888Sport too and while the 5/2 on Jesus to score first is a little short, the Brazilian has started the season superbly.

Correct score backers may find the 6/1 with 888 on the game to finish 2-0 to Arsenal worth considering.

Author: Jamie Smith