Arsenal's Reiss Nelson (left) and Emile Smith Rowe celebrating last weekend. They'll be expecting more of the same against Fulham. - AP
ARSENAL go to Craven Cottage with a boost of confidence after their last-minute win against Bournemouth last weekend and a drawn Europa League last-16 first leg tie with Sporting Lisbon.
These are the types of results that could make them the champions of the season.
With 12 games to go and five points clear at the top of the table, Arsenal have had an incredible season – their best campaign since 2015/16.
Despite a slow start and conceding two early goals to Bournemouth, Arsenal showed good mental strength in the second half with a three-goal comeback.
With that tough win, they are nicely poised to go on and take their first title since 2004.
The Gunners take on Fulham tomorrow and after the Sporting clash, have to come to terms with three matches in nine days.
Still, Mikel Arteta is expected to put out a strong team and will definitely be aiming for all three points.
Reiss Nelson, barely sighted this season due to injury and the arrival of Leandro Trossard, reminded us of his quality with a last-minute banger last weekend.
Considering the Gunners are a bit short in attack, the winger may be given another chance against Fulham, with Trossard expected to be out for a few weeks.
After enduring six months on the sidelines with injury, Emile Smith Rowe was given 47 minutes against Bournemouth and chipped in with an assist in Thomas Partey’s goal.
Arsenal’s number 10 may get more playing time going forward.
Gabriel Jesus has been spotted back in training but Arteta has confirmed that the Brazilian is not close to a full return to action just yet.
Seventh place Fulham have been through a tough run with two wins in five games after losing to Brentford on Tuesday.
Fulham forward Aleksander Mitrovic is someone Arteta and his team should keep an eye on. With 11 goals this season, Mitrovic is the highest goal-scorer for his club.
Midfielder Joao Palhinha is set to miss the game against the Gunners after earning a two-game suspension following his 10th yellow card of the season.
Arteta and this young Arsenal side are both developing into a hungry, winning machine and the Gunners have an aura of destiny swirling around them right now.
