Arsenal Host Fulham with Chance for Six-Point Lead

Arsenal face Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. BST, with a victory poised to extend their Premier League lead to six points over Manchester City, who hold two games in hand and do not play until Monday against Everton.

The Gunners regained top spot last weekend with a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United, courtesy of Eberechi Eze's early strike, ending a four-match losing streak in domestic competitions. That result followed a 2-1 defeat at City on April 29, which had ended Arsenal's long stay at the summit. Arsenal's schedule offers a temporary edge, as City competed in the FA Cup semifinal last weekend and face a challenging trip to Everton next.

Mikel Arteta's side returns from a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semifinal first leg on Wednesday, raising concerns over fatigue amid a demanding run of four matches in 11 days. Data analysts Opta still list Arsenal as favorites to win the title, though a stumble could shift the odds. Injuries continue to test the squad: Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino remain sidelined, while Kai Havertz is a major doubt with a muscle issue. Bukayo Saka and Eze, who featured as substitutes in Madrid, could...