FM Preview: Arsenal v Fulham 04 Dec 2010

Last updated : 03 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Fulham fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Fulham at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Gunners have won an impressive 21 of the 24 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2010, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 09 MayArsenal4-0FulhamPREM
2009/2010Sat 26 SepFulham0 - 1ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Sat 28 FebArsenal0 - 0FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 23 AugFulham1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sat 19 JanFulham0 - 3ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Sun 12 AugArsenal2 - 1FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sun 29 AprArsenal3 - 1FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Cottagers have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Arsenal's total of 29 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal640212812
Fulham6132576

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Gunners being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 17 .
Fulham Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.