Arsenal – Fulham: hope from a new beginning

* 18h30, 12/9/2020, SVĐ Craven Cottage, vòng 1 Premier League 2020/21

The Gunners finished last season in top form after winning the FA Cup, while Fulham also returned to the Premier League after relegation for one year. Craven Cottage’s highest goal is definitely relegation so they will have to focus on every match from the start of the season, including tough ones like taking on Arsenal.

The “Gunners” are taking steps to show that they will return to compete with the first group after a bad season in the last 25 years. Arsenal are still in good shape, as it has only been six weeks since Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to take Mikel Arteta the silver trophy. in his first season as a coach.

Following the success, Arsenal also defeated Liverpool on penalties to win the FA Community Shield. Although the title of almost two weeks ago does not mean much, it also shows that Arsenal are in good shape, with the addition of good forces to be ready to enter the new season. Season in which “Gunners” fans will put more expectations on their team in the Premier League.

Eighth place in the 2019/20 Premier League is Arsenal’s lowest result since 1995, one of the main reasons for Arsenal’s decline because it started slowly. Unai Emery’s army had just four wins in the first 13 matches and had some time slipping in the group near the bottom of the standings.

The poor results of the match caused Unai Emery to leave mid-season, paving the way for Arteta to create a new era with “Gunners.” Although Arsenal’s results are not as good as expected, it doesn’t take long for the young Spanish strategist to make his mark.

Arsenal have had many games that show an impressive attacking style and are sure to still look forward to it this season. The player with the most time to work with Arteta also brings the expectation that Arsenal’s game will be more elegant and stable than last season.

Arsenal got off to a better start last season, Fulham weren’t too strong opponents, even in theory Craven Cottage’s home team were the weakest in the 2020/21 Premier League, they were promoted by the game ticket. -off. However, not for Arsenal to win easily.

Scott Parker is also showing that he has a strong team. The young English strategist himself has a lot of experience in the Premier League, so he understands this tournament. That would be a great help for Fulham against Arsenal. The home team is unlikely to win, but they can also score points.

Fulham strengthened its squad over the summer with signings such as left-back Antonee Robinson, goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and midfielder Mario Lemina who all joined on loan. The young English strategist himself also has a lot of experience in the Premier League, so he understands this tournament.

Arsenal have also brought in a number of recruits since the end of last season, with Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba moving to North London. Saliba and Willian will debut on Saturday, while Gabriel, who has barely trained since moving, could also be included on the list due to an injured David Luiz.

Expected initial training:

Fulham: Areola; Odoi, Ream, Héctor, Bryan; Lemina, Reed, Cairney; Knockaert, Mitrovic, Cavaleiro

Arsenal: Martinez; Saliba, Holding, Tierney; Bellerin, Ceballos, Xhaka, Maitland-Niles; Pepe, Nketiah, Aubameyang

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