Former Arsenal winger Willian believes Fulham can get a result against Manchester City on Saturday, despite rating their opponents as the best in the world.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Willian of Fulham gestures during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Willian of Fulham gestures during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Fulham take on Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, in a match that could be pivotal for the Premier League title race.

Arsenal currently lead the league, but only by one point, with City having a game in hand. What’s more, City’s final two games are against a Spurs side whose fans want them to lose, and West Ham United at home.

Realistically, Saturday’s trip to Fulham is looking like the best remaining chance for City to drop points. If they don’t, they’ll be strong favourites to win the league.

Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Willian (L) shakes hands with Arsenal's Spanish first-team manager Mikel Arteta (R) after coming off substituted during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on September 12, 2020. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS / POOL / AFP)
Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder Willian (L) shakes hands with Arsenal’s Spanish first-team manager Mikel Arteta (R) after coming off substituted during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on September 12, 2020. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal have a few former Gunners in the Fulham camp, one of whom is Brazilian winger Willian. The 35-year-old has urged his teammates to go out and win the match, despite his high regard for their opponents.

“We cannot be afraid to play against them,” Willian said. “We need to go there [on] Saturday and try our best to win the game.

“We have examples – we played against two big teams and beat them at home. And now we have another opportunity to do the same.

“It’s always good to play against the big teams, especially City who are – for me – the best team in the world.

“Of course, it will be a tough one, a tough game to play, but I think together we can do something special.”

Fulham's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno looks on during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage in London on February 24, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Fulham’s German goalkeeper Bernd Leno looks on during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage in London on February 24, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Along with Willian, Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno could also be involved in the match, and Arsenal fans will be wishing the trio all the best on Saturday.