Fulham put together a strong defensive effort against a revamped Sunderland side. Even though the Black Cats were able to control possession, the number of dangerous scoring chances they created were limited, thanks to a stingy Cottagers defense. The differing starts in league play make for an intriguing Week 2 matchup. Let's check out all the important viewing information for the clash, followed by a look at some players to watch and a match prediction.
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and PreviewMatthew Lewis/Getty ImagesArsenal were the most disappointing club of the Premier League's opening weekend. A home loss to Aston Villa got them off to a lackluster start, but they have a chance to rebound on the road against Fulham, which defeated Sunderland to open the season. The Gunners did have a promising performance against Fenerbahce on Wednesday. A 3-0 victory in the Champions League playoff round was unexpected given the first result of the new campaign, but it's exactly what Arsene Wenger's group needed.
The differing starts in league play make for an intriguing Week 2 matchup. Let's check out all the important viewing information for the clash, followed by a look at some players to watch and a match prediction. Where: Craven Cottage in London, EnglandWhen: Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:45 a. m. ET (12:45 p. BST)Watch: NBC Sports Network and BT Sport 1Live Stream: NBC Sports Live ExtraOdds (via Bloomberg Sports)Arsenal: 50.
Fulham vs. Arsenal: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and PreviewMatthew Lewis/Getty ImagesArsenal were the most disappointing club of the Premier League's opening weekend. A home loss to Aston Villa got them off to a lackluster start, but they have a chance to rebound on the road against Fulham, which defeated Sunderland to open the season. The Gunners did have a promising performance against Fenerbahce on Wednesday. A 3-0 victory in the Champions League playoff round was unexpected given the first result of the new campaign, but it's exactly what Arsene Wenger's group needed. Fulham put together a strong defensive effort against a revamped Sunderland side. Even though the Black Cats were able to control possession, the number of dangerous scoring chances they created were limited, thanks to a stingy Cottagers defense.
Where: Craven Cottage in London, EnglandWhen: Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:45 a. m. ET (12:45 p. BST)Watch: NBC Sports Network and BT Sport 1Live Stream: NBC Sports Live ExtraOdds (via Bloomberg Sports)Arsenal: 50. 5%Fulham: 25. 1%Draw: 24. 4%Fulham Player to Watch: Dimitar BerbatovBerbatov moved to Fulham last summer after falling out of favor with Manchester United. Although the move didn't generate a lot of hype or attention, the veteran striker turned out to be an underrated addition for the Cottagers.
He scored 15 goals in 33 league matches to pace the club's attack. No other player had more than five in EPL play. Without him, Fulham probably ends up much closer to the relegation zone rather than in the middle of the table. Arsenal are going to come out on a mission, which means Fulham will probably have to rely on counterattacks to generate offense in the early stages. If Berbatov can connect on one of those chances, the Cottagers will be in good shape. Arsenal Player to Watch: Olivier GiroudHow Giroud's debut campaign with Arsenal is viewed depends completely on expectations.
5%Fulham: 25. 1%Draw: 24. 4%Fulham Player to Watch: Dimitar BerbatovBerbatov moved to Fulham last summer after falling out of favor with Manchester United. Although the move didn't generate a lot of hype or attention, the veteran striker turned out to be an underrated addition for the Cottagers. He scored 15 goals in 33 league matches to pace the club's attack. No other player had more than five in EPL play.