Arsenal vs Fulham Premier League 2025/26 LIVE: 9' - Arsenal take the lead via Gyokeres and Saka; ARS 1-0 FUL

Raya's kick hit Gabriel directly and went for a corner. Arsenal need to be careful here. 

The last few minutes have been good for the visitors, with Chukwueze and Robinson forcing some blocks from Arsenal defence. 

In. Full. Voice. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/wzdiuCKqYI

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 2, 2026

The replay shows that Calafiori was offside during Rice's delivery. 

The goal has been declined. 

This is insane football from Arsenal. 

Rice and Saka played a one-two before Saka's cutback found Eze in the middle. Eze's shot was blocked.

But Rice's aerial delivery was headed inside the goal by Calafiori. 

Another corner for Arsenal. Gyokeres and Saka have looked threatening, with Rice and White providing the balance for them. 

Leno, again, was not able to grab a long ball, and it fell perfectly for Gyokeres, but Leno saved the shot.

However, Saka's shot from that rebound ball went wide. 

Saka's corner met Gabriel first, and the deflection was not grabbed well by Leno.

Arsenal have not given away the ball in the last two minutes.

Saka, Lewis-Skelly, Rice and White have played multiple passes among themselves before Rice's cross was headed away for a corner by Andersen. 

Yellow card for Lukic for a foul on Saka. 

Not sure that was necessary for the Arsenal keeper. After the free-kick, Eze's shot was blocked, and the rebound ball was going over the line in Fulham's half.

Raya came running and swept away the ball, leaving the goal empty. Saka took the ball from him to continue the attack. 

Gyokeres won the free-kick on the left after he was brought down by Andersen.

Arsenal legend and their highest goal scorer in Premier League history is in the house. He was the centre forward of the Arsenal side which won the league back in 2004. 

From the edge of the box, Trossard's left-footed attempt missed the far post by quite a distance. 

Gyokeres became the first Arsenal player since Alexis Sanchez to reach 20 goals in his debut season. 

WHAT. A. START.

Brilliance from Saka before a teasing cross is met by Gyokeres to give us the lead ✊

🔴 1-0 ⚪️ (9) pic.twitter.com/SrGKt4vFSk

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 2, 2026

Dream start for Arsenal. 

Lewis-Skelly found Saka on the right, who entered the final third with ease and then dribbled past Jimenez to take him to the ground. 

Saka's cross past Robinson found Gyokeres at the centre of the goal, and the Swedish striker just had to tap the ball inside the goal. 

Arsenal take the lead. 

The table toppers are looking hungry and pressing hard to put the defensive line of Fulham in question.

This time Rice attacked the ball to win it back for them, and later on won a free-kick as well. 

With the fans behind them, Arsenal have been able to keep the ball to themselves. Fulham have tried to run and attack the ball, but have not been able to win the ball back. 

Fulham get us underway at Emirates Stadium.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 2, 2026

Jedi. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XYck5THBy8

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) May 2, 2026

For Fulham, Antonee Robinson replaced injured Ryan Sessegnon, while Harrison Reed will be playing in midfield as Sander Berge missed out on selection. 

After coming off the bench since returning from his injury, Bukayo Saka has returned to the starting XI as Mikel Arteta made as many as five changes to his lineup.

Martin Odegaard is not fit enough to be in the squad, as Eze replaced him in the XI. Madueke, despite having two great games, had to make way for Saka. 

Calafiori returned to the lineup, replacing Piero Hincapie, who is on the bench. Leandro Trossard and Myles Lewis-Skelly replaced Myles Lewis-Skelly and Martin Zubimendi.

XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Reed, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez.

Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Cairney, King, Bobb, Kusi-Asare, Muniz.

XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Mosquera, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Dowman, Jesus.

Arrived. ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/CasD4r8Eg5

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) May 2, 2026

In the building ready for business 🧳

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 2, 2026

For Arsenal, Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber are not available due to injuries. However, captain Martin Odegaard will be fit despite getting subbed in the game against Atletico Madrid. 

For the visitors, Ryan Sessegno, Kevin and Alex Iwobi will miss the game. However, Kenny Tete could be in contention to start. 

As we said at the start, Fulham have never beaten Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in their history.

In the Premier League, they have faced each other 37 times, and Arsenal have won 32 of those matches. Fulham won four times, all of which came at home. Five matches ended in a draw. 

Overall, in 66 games across competitions between them, Arsenal won 44, Fulham won nine games and 13 matches finished in a draw. 

Football fans in India can watch the match on Star Sports TV channels. They can stream the match LIVE on JioStar as well.  

Match: Arsenal vs Fulham, English Premier League 2025/26, matchweek 35

Date: 2 May, 2026

Time: 10 pm IST

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London