An opening round defeat to Aston Villa was not the start Arsenal needed and the Gunners will be keen to fire tonight against Fulham in a bid to get their Premier League campaign back on track. Join us for live scores and commentary from 9.45pm AEST.
Arsenal managed to bounce back into some form mid-week, courtesy of a 3-0 victory against Fenerbahce away from home in the Champions League qualifier.
It was a welcome return to winning ways for the Gunners after a horror start in the Premier League last week.
Arsenal suffered a surprise defeat at home to Villa, a loss that heaps more pressure on embattled manager Arsene Wenger.
While the result against Fenerbahce will ease some concerns, Arsenal really needs to step up tonight against Fulham in a bid to get fans onside after another poor start to the year.
At home, Fulham certainly have it within themselves to test Arsenal tonight, and we may just see a very competitive match as a result.
Fulham will have to keep an eye on Aaron Ramsey tonight if they hope to stifle Arsenal’s attacking play.
Ramsey was superb against Fenerbahce mid-week, scoring a goal and setting up another in the 3-0 victory in Istanbul.
Ramsey is a fine footballer and will tear Fulham to shreds if the young Welshman is granted the space to weave his magic.
Fulham meanwhile should fancy their chances of scoring goals against an Arsenal defensive unit that was opened up far too easily by Villa last week.
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov could prove a real handful for the Gunners, particularly if Arsenal fall behind early.
Overall, Fulham will be confident of causing the upset at home, given that they are coming off a solid opening round victory against Sunderland.
While Arsenal will start favourites courtesy of their victory over Fenerbahce, an upset victory for Fulham is well on the cards here if Arsenal are not careful.
Prediction: Arsenal to win 2-1
Alan
Roar Guru
Arsenal too good today despite some nervy moments in the first half. Cazorla, Ramsey, Walcott, Giroud and Podolski all played key roles in attack today for the gunners. Szezensy also solid at the back, making two vital saves in the first half that kept Arsenal ahead on the scoreboard. Great way to bounce back after their shock loss to Villa last week. Fulham tried hard and had chances but just could't convert and were made to pay on the scoreboard. Thanks for your company tonight. Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Berbatov shoots high and wide as Arsenal claim their first win of the season! FULLTIME Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
93' - Riise with a good cross but Szezesny claims the ball well to cap off a strong performance from the Arsenal no. 1 Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
92' - Fulham with possession now. Arsenal just too classy with possession today. Arsenal in tough conditions have bounced back to some strong form. Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
CHANCE ARSENAL - Cazorla with space finds Walcott who shoots first time but is denied again by Stockdale! Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Four minutes to be added on here. Fulham just with enough time to make things interesting should they score very soon. Arsenal though build from the back Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
90' - Ramsey as well very solid today. He probably had the most touches today of any player on the pitch. Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
89' - Arsenal with possession as they etch closer to their first win of the year. Good performance all round, particularly from the likes of Giroud, Podolski and Cazorla. Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
87' - Mertesacker with the header away as Fulham press for the second goal. Fulham with the freekick. Arsenal clear the freekick eventually despite calls for a hand ball Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
86' - Arsenal attack down the flanks. Fulham with possession now. Time running out for the home side Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
84 - Jenkinson with the cross and Hughes heads away. Good header. Arsenal pressing for a fourth goal. Arsenal keeping possession nicely. Fulham on the attack now but Wilshere with a good challenge turns defence into attack. Great play from Wilshere Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
82'- Fulham have to clear possession away and concede the throw. Good pressure from Cazorla. Arsenal in good field position. Fulham clear and Bent has possession now. Fulham attack as a cross goes in and its cleared. Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
81' - Potentially a nervy last 10 minutes for Arsenal here. Fulham with the freekick but its away by Gibbs. Another cross and Jenkinson heads away again. Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
79' - Arsenal win the freekick in a dangerous area and will not want to allow Fulham back in the contest here.
Alan
Roar Guru
Just what Fulham needed. A second goal will make things very interesting. Bent likes scoring against Arsenal. 7 goals in 9 games against them Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
GOAL FULHAM' - Arsenal build from the back despite the pressure from Fulham. Arsenal enjoying themselves. Fulham though win back the ball in the midfield. Bent with the pass but Arsenal continue to have numbers in defence. Berbtov with a spin finds Bent in the area who scores! Fulham 1 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
74' - Arsenal dominating now as Gibbs's cross is blocked by Riise. Fulham can go on the counter attack now but Arsenal once again win back the ball. Fulham with possession again Fulham 0 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
72' - Giroud off for Monreal. Arsenal can go on with this now. Fulham win back possession. Arsenal defence with all the answers though Fulham 0 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
71' - Arsenal have bounced back superbly after a shock loss to Villa. Podolski clinical today. Fulham in trouble at home Fulham 0 Arsenal 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Rosicky comes off for Wilshere. Gee Wilshere, Ramsey, Cazorla, Podolski and Walcott. Great skill in that midfield and front line Fulham 0 Arsenal 3