Arsenal host Fulham in Premier League derby

Arsenal face Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening in a Premier League London derby during gameweek 35 of the 2025-26 season, offering Mikel Arteta's side a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to six points ahead of Manchester City.

The match comes less than 72 hours after Arsenal's 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres converted a penalty for Arsenal in the 43rd minute after a foul by David Hancko, giving the visitors a halftime lead following a dominant first-half display. Atletico equalized early in the second half when Julian Alvarez scored from the spot after Ben White's handball, in line with Champions League handball rules. Antoine Griezmann struck the crossbar for the hosts, but controversy arose late when referee Danny Makkelie initially awarded Arsenal another penalty for a foul on substitute Eberechi Eze by Hancko, only to overturn it after a VAR review. Declan Rice delivered a standout performance in midfield, completing 83 of 89 passes, recording 99 touches and winning 23 duels while captaining the side after Martin...