A short hop across the capital awaits Mikel Arteta and his side as Arsenal travel to face Fulham in the Premier League.
The Gunners are without a win in their last two encounters against the Cottagers, but come into this game knowing that anything other than three points could prove a fatal blow to their Premier League title ambitions.
With the Merseyside derby being postponed on Saturday due to Storm Darragh, a win for Arsenal would see them move within just four points of league leaders Liverpool, although Arne Slot's side will have a game in hand.
Fulham have lost just one of their last six games, and come into the Arsenal clash fresh off the back of a resounding 3-1 win at home to Brighton.
Arteta's side are also in a rich vein of form, with four consecutive wins in all competitions, most recently an important 2-0 win at home to Man United on Wednesday.
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Team news
Fulham
Marco Silva will need to contend with several high-profile absences when Arsenal visit Craven Cottage on Sunday.
Club captain Tom Cairney will miss the game after being shown a red card during the game against Brighton, with the Scot now set for a three-game ban.
Summer signing Joachim Andersen will also be absent as he continues to recover from a calf injury, although the Dane is hoped to not be too far away from a potential return.
Midfielder Harrison Reed remains sidelined too after undergoing knee surgery in November, with his return not expected until the New Year.
Reiss Nelson also remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, but would have been unable to feature in the game anyway due to being on loan from Arsenal.
Arsenal
A quartet of defensive injury woes mean that Arteta faces a nervous wait ahead of announcing his starting line-up to take on Fulham.
Right-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu both remain sidelined with knee issues, and neither player is thought to be near a return at this stage.
Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori both missed the Gunners' win over Man United in the week and, according to Arteta, they remain doubts ahead of this game, with no decision on their involvement taken yet.
In an update, Arteta said: "Until we see tomorrow’s training session it’s very difficult to say something [about if Gabriel can play]. Calafiori is the same."
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Likely line-ups
Fulham
Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez
Arsenal
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Rice, Partey; Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli; Havertz
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Key players
Fulham - Alex Iwobi
One of three former Arsenal players expected to play against the Gunners on Sunday, Alex Iwobi has been a focal point for the Cottagers this season.
With five goals and three assists in the Premier League this season, the Nigerian international is at the top of his game and will be integral to Fulham's chances of a positive result against his former side.
Potentially up against a makeshift Arsenal defence, due to their injuries, Iwobi will be licking his lips for the chance to get at the Gunners' left-hand side.
Arsenal - Martin Ødegaard
Few dare to question the ability of Arsenal's captain now, and the boost he has given the Gunners after returning from injury has been clear for all to see.
The Norwegian creative maestro has established himself as one of the world's best in his position, and his form - when fit - this season has not failed to impress.
In a game where Fulham will likely prove difficult to break down, the 25-year-old's ability to dictate play could prove the difference in an otherwise closely contested fixture.
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Match details
Where is the game being played?
The game will be played at Fulham's 29,589-capacity home ground, Craven Cottage.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is scheduled for 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 8 December 2024.
How can I watch?
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match will be aired live on Sky Sports Main Event. Alternatively, highlights will be made available on both clubs' YouTube channels shortly after full-time.
