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The Unai Emery revolution is in full swing. Arsenal only managed one win away from home in the Premier League in 2018 before the Spaniard came in. Today they not only won but scored five on the road. Anyway, that's all we have time for from this game. Join us for live text commentary of Southampton vs Chelsea too which kicks off at 2.15pm BST.  

7 October 2018 2:04 PM GMT

FULL TIME

Fulham had their fair share of the ball in the first half and looked dangerous when they went forward. However, Mitrovic was isolated for large parts of the game and Arsenal negotiated him well. They looked a team desperately short of confidence in the second half as the Gunners rolled them over. 

7 October 2018 1:55 PM GMT

FULL TIME

That was some performance going forward from Arsenal. Lacazette notched two before Aubameyang came off the bench to do the same. There was also a goal of unbelievable quality for Ramsey. Fulham have conceded 21 goals this season and look in real trouble. 

7 October 2018 1:53 PM GMT

FULL TIME: Fulham 1-5 Arsenal

An absolute demolition job from Arsenal who were at times mesmerising in that second half. Nine wins in a row for Unai Emery's side. 

7 October 2018 1:51 PM GMT

GOAL ARSENAL - AUBAMEYANG

91' A five star performance from Arsenal as they add another goal to their afternoon's work. Ramsey plays it in behind for Aubameyang and you just knew he wasn't going to miss, firing the ball into the far corner.

7 October 2018 1:48 PM GMT

89' A piece of play that rather sums up Fulham's second half as Schurrle looks to cross but gets it all wrong and it goes over the bar. 

7 October 2018 1:47 PM GMT

83' Another sub for Fulham now as Johansen replaces Vietto. He played well in the first half but failed to really get on the ball in the second period. 

7 October 2018 1:40 PM GMT

80' A final change for Arsenal as Matteo Guendouzi is introduced in place of Lacazette. 

7 October 2018 1:38 PM GMT

Easily the best Arsenal have played under Unai Emery. This is a rout for the Gunners.

7 October 2018 1:37 PM GMT

GOAL ARSENAL - AUBAMEYANG

79' Arsenal absolutely cruising to three points here. Mkhitaryan plays a lovely cross field ball to Bellerin on the right. He crosses it into Aubameyang at the near post who spins and then fires past Bettinelli. Four goals for the Gunners and another wonderful finish. 

7 October 2018 1:37 PM GMT

Aaron Ramsey had been on the pitch for just over 30 seconds before scoring that sensational Arsenal goal. How the Gunners might regret withdrawing that contract offer. 

7 October 2018 1:33 PM GMT

GOAL ARSENAL - RAMSEY

67' Wow. That is phenomenal from Arsenal. Somewhere Arsene Wenger has a beaming smile on his face. This is a remarkable team goal. Ramsey starts proceedings down the right before a combination of flicks and tricks from Bellerin and the Welshman progress Arsenal forward. Ramsey plays it out to Mkhitaryan who then finds Aubameyang on the left. He centres the ball back to Ramsey before he flicks it home expertly via the post. 3-1 Arsenal. 

7 October 2018 1:27 PM GMT

66' A second change of the afternoon for Arsenal as Aaron Ramsey is on in place of Alex Iwobi. Another productive game for the winger who looks rejuvenated under Unai Emery. 

7 October 2018 1:24 PM GMT

62' Subs for either side now as Anguissa is replaced by McDonald for Fulham. Meanwhile, Aubameyang is on for Welbeck. Not a bad change to make when you're winning. 

7 October 2018 1:20 PM GMT

61' An excellent chance for Fulham goes begging as a ball into the box from Christie picks out Kamara but he can't direct goalbound as it comes off his shoulder. 

7 October 2018 1:19 PM GMT

57' Lacazette's hold up play today has been excellent and he draws a foul from Vietto who goes into the book for pulling back the Frenchman's shirt. 

7 October 2018 1:14 PM GMT

54' Fulham substitution as Tim Ream is replaced by Aboubacar Kamara. An attacking change for the hosts as they revert to a back four.  

7 October 2018 1:12 PM GMT

GOAL ARSENAL - LACAZETTE

49' Absolutely brilliant from Alexandre Lacazette. It's a fantastic start to the second period from Arsenal as the Frenchman buries his second of the afternoon. Welbeck nods it into the path of the Gunners striker who hits it first time from distance and finds the back of the net. Bettinelli may have made a great save moments earlier but he couldn't stop that. 2-1 to the visitors. 

7 October 2018 1:08 PM GMT

48' Another good opening for Arsenal as the ball falls to Bellerin on the edge of the box but Bettinelli in the Fulham goal scrawls to his right to make an excellent save from the right back's shot. 

7 October 2018 1:06 PM GMT

47' Iwobi has space yet again down the left and tries to cross to Mkhitaryan at the back post but Le Marchand comes across to cover. 

7 October 2018 1:04 PM GMT

Second half underway

45' The players are back out after the break and Arsenal get us going again. 

7 October 2018 1:02 PM GMT

HALF TIME

Arsenal's passing out from the back for the most part looked improved during that first half. But a lapse in concentration, as it so often has been in the past, was their downfall. Fulham don't look comfortable at the back either, especially down the Gunners left hand side where they've been cut open numerous times. 

7 October 2018 12:52 PM GMT

HALF TIME

A very frustrating time for Arsenal to concede right on the stroke of half time. The Gunners looked in control thanks to Lacazette's goal and they had other chances to further their advantage. However, some sloppy passing from allowed Fulham back into the game. They went close on a couple of occasions before Schurrle found the net.  

7 October 2018 12:51 PM GMT

HALF TIME: Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette and Andre Schurrle with the goals as the teams go into the break level. 

7 October 2018 12:48 PM GMT

GOAL FULHAM - SCHURRLE

44' Fulham are right back in proceedings. Monreal gives the ball away and that allows Vietto to slide in Schurrle who dinks the ball over Leno to make it 1-1. Poor from Arsenal but a very good finish from the German. 

7 October 2018 12:46 PM GMT

42' Arsenal live dangerously at the back as Holding's ball across to Bellerin on the right is cut out by Sessegnon. He picks out Schurrle who is then off target. Fulham's brightest chance of the game so far. 

7 October 2018 12:43 PM GMT

34' Small break in play whilst Lucas Torreira receives some treatment.

7 October 2018 12:35 PM GMT

33' Mkhitaryan again involved as he tries one from range but drives over the bar for Arsenal. 

7 October 2018 12:34 PM GMT

31' Almost a second for Arsenal who are really motoring now. Iwobi feeds Welbeck on the left once again and Mkhitaryan almost gets across ahead of Ream but Fulham somehow survive. 

7 October 2018 12:34 PM GMT

GOAL ARSENAL - LACAZETTE

29' Arsenal have been overloading the left wing every chance they get and it's another attack down that side of the pitch which causes problems for Fulham. This time it's to devastating effect as Monreal crosses to Lacazette who takes a touch and then fires home. 1-0 to the Gunners. 

7 October 2018 12:31 PM GMT

27' Chance for Fulham as Schurrle collects the ball out on the left flank, he cuts inside and then fires a shot straight at Leno. 

7 October 2018 12:28 PM GMT

23' Welbeck gets down the left channel and tries to pick out Lacazette in the middle but Le Marchand slides in to deny the Arsenal striker a certain goal from close range. 

7 October 2018 12:24 PM GMT

18' The resulting free-kick finds the head of Mustafi but his clearance only goes as far as Mitrovic and he then volleys over. 

7 October 2018 12:20 PM GMT

17' Painful clash as Mitrovic and Monreal both go for the ball which results with both players on the floor and a free-kick to Fulham. 

7 October 2018 12:18 PM GMT

12' Fulham try to play out from the back but in doing so give the ball away to Monreal in a promising area. He looks to drive to the byline but accidentally runs the ball out of play. Not pretty from anyone there. 

7 October 2018 12:13 PM GMT

7' Chance for Mitrovic now at the opposite end as Vietto crosses into the area but Mustafi gets across to slide in and put it out for a corner. 

7 October 2018 12:08 PM GMT

6' Arsenal get in behind for the first time in the game as Xhaka feeds Iwobi down the left. He gets to the byline and looks to square it to Mkhitaryan but the Armenian can't quite get to it. 

7 October 2018 12:08 PM GMT

3' Really poor from Hector Bellerin who gifts the ball to Vietto in the centre of the pitch. He then finds room for a shot from the edge of the box which is deflected before being brilliantly saved by Leno. 

7 October 2018 12:04 PM GMT

2' Early sight of goal for Arsenal as Mkhitaryan receives the ball in the middle of the pitch but strikes an effort wide. 

7 October 2018 12:03 PM GMT

KICK OFF

1' Underway at Craven Cottage. 

7 October 2018 12:01 PM GMT

The teams are out at Craven Cottage, minutes away from kick off in South West London. 

7 October 2018 11:57 AM GMT

Fulham look like they may go with a back three today, with Christie and Sessegnon operating as wing backs. The Cottagers defensive record this season has been poor, with Jokanovic's side yet to keep a clean-sheet this season. 

7 October 2018 11:51 AM GMT

Today is a big chance for a couple of Arsenal's fringe players. Welbeck and Iwobi have started the season very well in the Gunners cup matches but the Premier League is a different beast. Mkhitaryan, meanwhile, hasn't started in the competition since a win over West Ham at the back end of August. On paper it looks a more balanced attack for the Gunners from what we've seen this term, but only time will tell. 

7 October 2018 11:41 AM GMT

Different look to Arsenal

It's an interesting team selection by Unai Emery as Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi keep their places from the midweek win over Qarabag in the Europa League. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is back in the Premier League starting XI in place of Mesut Ozil who misses out with a back spasm. Aaron Ramsey and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are on the bench after missing the trip to Baku. Rob Holding keeps his place among the back four, alongside Shkodran Mustafi which means Sokratis drops to the bench. 

7 October 2018 11:17 AM GMT

Injuries enforce Fulham changes

Two changes for the hosts today then as both full backs are replaced due to injury. Cyrus Christie and Maxime Le Marchand are in for Joe Bryan and Timothy Fosu-Mensah. Jean Michael Seri, who was linked with Arsenal in the past will look to continue his impressive start to the season in midfield. Mitrovic, as expected, leads the line. 

7 October 2018 11:15 AM GMT

Arsenal team

Starting XI: Leno, Bellerin, Mustafi, Holding, Monreal, Torreira, Xhaka, Iwobi, Mkhitaryan, Welbeck, Lacazette. Subs: Martinez, Sokratis, Lichtsteiner, Kolasinac, Guendouzi, Ramsey, Aubameyang. 

7 October 2018 11:13 AM GMT

Fulham team

Starting XI: Bettinelli, Christie, Odoi, Ream, Le Marchand, Seri, Anguissa, Vietto, Schurrle, R. Sessegnon, Mitrovic. Subs: Rico, Mawson, S. Sessegnon, McDonald, Johansen, Kamara, Ayite. 

7 October 2018 11:12 AM GMT

50 minutes until kick off at Craven Cottage and we have news of the teams. 

7 October 2018 11:10 AM GMT

How Arsenal would love for a repeat result of those matches. Join us around an hour before kick off for the confirmed teams and to see whether Arsenal can indeed continue their excellent record against Fulham. 

6 October 2018 3:09 PM GMT

Previous encounters

Arsenal have lost just three out of their last 26 matches against Fulham, winning 18 and drawing five. The most recent of clashes was in January 2014 when Arsenal won 2-0 at the Emirates thanks to two goals from Santi Cazorla. The last meeting at Craven Cottage finished 3-1 to the Gunners in 2013. 

6 October 2018 3:08 PM GMT

No extra motivation needed for Fulham

Jokanovic was full of praise for Arsenal in his post-match press conference but stressed his players were ready to fight as they go toe-to-toe with the Gunners. He commented: “They [Arsenal] are the most in-form team in the Premier League, the only team who won the last five games in a row." The Fulham boss continued, "It’s a big club, a good team, and we don’t need any extra motivation. We are going to be ready and motivated for the battle.”

6 October 2018 3:04 PM GMT

Difficult challenge for the Gunners

Arsenal won just once on the road in the Premier League in 2018 before Arsene Wenger left the club. Since then the Gunners away from has got better. Despite that, Emery recognises the challenge Fulham will present. He said: "Fulham is a very big challenge for us, first because it’s away and second because each match in the Premier League is very, very difficult." Emery added: "Fulham bought very good players like Seri, like Anguissa, and they have Mitrovic and Schurrle too. It’s a very good team and I think their coach is a very good coach with experience in England."

6 October 2018 3:01 PM GMT

Fulham team news

Slavisa Jokanovic will be without Calum Chambers who misses out due to be being ineligible to face his parent club, with the central defender on loan from Arsenal.  Fulham are also without Joe Bryan (hamstring) and Timothy Fosu-Mensah (shoulder). Neeskens Kebano is also out injured with an ankle problem whilst Alfie Mawson remains doubtful.

6 October 2018 2:57 PM GMT

Arsenal team news

The North Londoners will remain without Petr Cech who suffered a hamstring injury against Watford last weekend. That will give Bernd Leno the opportunity to impress once more. There is good news regarding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, though, who will return to the squad after missing Arsenal's Europa League match with illness. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will also return after not travelling due to political reasons. Aaron Ramsey was another to miss the trip to Baku because of his wife expecting a baby, but he should be back in the squad. 

6 October 2018 2:52 PM GMT

Mitrovic the key

The main man for Fulham so far this season has been Aleksandar Mitrovic who is the joint second top scorer in the league with five goals already this term. Arsenal may be on a winning streak but they've still struggled defensively at the same time. Three clean sheets in four games doesn't tell the whole story for the Gunners who conceded numerous chances against Watford and Qarabag. It's something they won't be able to do against Mitrovic on Sunday. 

6 October 2018 2:49 PM GMT

European fatigue for Arsenal?

The good thing for Fulham, however, will be that Arsenal could potentially be quite tired going into Sunday's encounter. The Gunners had a long flight to Azerbaijan to take on Qarabag in midweek and flew back straight after the game on Thursday night. That left Emery's team with one day of full training. The hosts on the other hand, have had a full week to prepare for this London derby. 

6 October 2018 2:46 PM GMT

Fulham struggling

For all of Fulham's spending over the summer they have yet to really hit the ground running on their return to the Premier League after so much promise. Going into this weekend's fixture the Cottagers sit a place above the relegation zone with just five points from their opening seven fixtures. They've meanwhile failed to win in their last four league games. 

6 October 2018 2:44 PM GMT

Can Arsenal continue their winning streak?

The visitors to Craven Cottage this Sunday are in some form. The Gunners are currently on an eight match winning streak in all competitions and are building ahead of steam nicely. It may have been a difficult start to the season with matches against Manchester City and Chelsea for Unai Emery's team, but they've overcome that tremendously over the past month. 

6 October 2018 2:42 PM GMT

Fulham vs Arsenal

Hello and welcome to VAVEL UK's live text commentary of Fulham vs Arsenal in the Premier League. I'm Matt Dawson and I'll be taking you through today's game which is due to kick off at 12pm. Make sure you follow along for all the build up and then the match action. 

6 October 2018 2:39 PM GMT
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