Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Fulham and Arsenal, let’s look at some key stats from the fixture.

  • Arsenal’s unbeaten home record against Fulham in the English league is unrivalled, winning 24 and drawing six of 30 meetings.
  • Leandro Trossard’s emergence as a key player for Arsenal, leading the Premier League in assists since his debut in January 2023.
  • Fulham’s struggles in London derbies, with just one win in their last 19 top-flight matches against fellow London clubs.

Arsenal’s dominance over Fulham

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard celebrates after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 27, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard celebrates after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 27, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s track record against Fulham at home is unrivalled in English league history.

In their 30 home league meetings, Arsenal have come out victorious 24 times, drawing the remaining six.

Fulham will be looking to change this record, but history is not on their side; no team has faced another at home without ever losing like Arsenal have against Fulham.

Fulham’s aspirations on the road

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Fulham manager Marco Silva shouts encouragement during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on August 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Fulham manager Marco Silva shouts encouragement during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on August 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Following an impressive 1-0 victory over Everton on the opening day, Fulham are setting their sights on achieving something they’ve never done before: win their opening two away games in a top-flight campaign.

Marco Silva’s men will be aiming to make history at Emirates Stadium, a venue that hasn’t been kind to them in the past.

Trossard’s impressive record

Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 11, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 11, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard has made a significant impact since his debut in January 2023. Leading the Premier League in assists with 10, he has proven to be a key player for Arsenal.

Notably, three of those assists came against Fulham in March, a statistic that Fulham will be all too aware of.

Fulham’s struggles in London Derbies

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Marco Silva, Manager of Fulham, gives instructions to Tom Cairney during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on August 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 19: Marco Silva, Manager of Fulham, gives instructions to Tom Cairney during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on August 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Fulham’s record on the road against fellow London clubs leaves much to be desired.

They have won just one of their last 19 top-flight matches in London (D4 L14).

That sole win was a 3-0 triumph against Crystal Palace on Boxing Day last year.

Silva’s side will be keen to improve this record, but facing an in-form Arsenal will be a tough challenge.

Conclusion

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta speaks to Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 27, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta speaks to Arsenal’s English striker Eddie Nketiah during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 27, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Saturday’s clash offers Fulham a chance to rewrite some unflattering statistics.

The Cottagers’ boss Marco Silva’s words reflect confidence in his squad, despite acknowledging Arsenal’s strengths.

With players like Willian possibly missing out and uncertainty around replacements, Fulham will need to dig deep to overturn history but few will give them much chance of stopping Arsenal.

For Arsenal, the focus will be on maintaining their dominance over Fulham and capitalising on key players like Trossard while maintaining their winning start to the season.

It promises to be an engaging match, filled with intriguing subplots and statistics, as both sides look to make their mark early in the season.