Arsenal XI vs Fulham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest

Gunners could be without key defensive duo again for London derby in the Premier League

Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of defenders Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of their Premier League trip to Fulham on Sunday.

Both players were absent from Mikel Arteta’s squad for the 2-0 home win over Manchester United in midweek.

Gabriel has been struggling with an issue that forced him off early last week during both victories over Sporting CP and West Ham, while Calafiori has only recently returned from a knee injury and was withdrawn against the Hammers.

“We have a few,” said Arteta on Arsenal’s injuries ahead of the Fulham game. “It’s matchday minus two, so we have to modify a few players.

“We have another training session tomorrow [Saturday], so we will see how everyone is. Until tomorrow’s training session it’s very difficult to say.”

Arsenal head to Craven Cottage in fine form after winning four games in a row across all competitions. If Calafiori and Gabriel are able to return to the team then Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko will make way.

Arteta could also look to make a change in attack. Gabriel Martinelli had a frustrating night against Manchester United and Leandro Trossard looked sharp off the bench.

The Belgian could earn a start at Fulham on Sunday, with Arteta ready to rotate his squad during what is a busy month for Arsenal.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard