Paul Merson has backed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to win against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League this weekend, as quoted in SportsKeeda, and has used Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to make a point.
The former Arsenal star believes that the Gunners will pick up all three points from the London derby courtesy of a 3-0 win.
TheSky Sports pundit has backed Brazil international striker Gabriel Jesus to score for Arsenal against Fulham.
The former Manchester City striker has scored two goals and created three chances in three Premier League matches for the Gunners so far this season.
Merson has pointed out that teams like Liverpool have not done well so far this season, urging Arsenal to win their following matches and take advantage of their fixture list.
Paul Merson predicts Arsenal v Fulham
Merson wrote on SportsKeeda: “This is going to be a hard game for Fulham. They’ve done well away from home in the Premier League, but this is a different kettle of fish.
“When Brentford had a go at them the other day, they were opened up on quite a few occasions. Gabriel Jesus should be able to score again this weekend.
“Arsenal have got great fixtures at the moment, but what follows easy games? Hard ones. When the Premier League fixture list is kind, you have to take advantage and strike while the iron’s hot.
“Teams like Liverpool haven’t done that so far, and they’re already five points behind the ball game. I’m going to back Arsenal to keep their run going this weekend.”
Advantage Gunners
In our view, Arsenal will fancy their chances of winning against Fulham and should pick up all three points from the London derby.
Arsenal have won their opening three Premier League matches this season and will head into the match against the Cottagers as favourites.
Now, of course, promoted club Fulham are doing well at the moment, but Arsenal are in better form and have a better team.
We think that it would be a shock if Arsenal slip up against Fulham in the London derby on Saturday evening.
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