Arsenal face Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Ahead of the game, Paul Merson shared his prediction. According to Merson, the game could end in the Gunners 3-0 win.
"This is a huge game that Arsenal must win. Fulham are a decent side, but the thing with them now is that their season is at risk of fizzling out. They got thrashed in the FA Cup by Crystal Palace and I'm not sure how effectively they can pick themselves up from that loss. That defeat would have really affected them because let's be honest, they would have fancied themselves to reach the semi-final when the draw came out!" said Merson via Sportskeeda.
"If Fulham had won against Crystal Palace, I would have given them a chance in this game. But as things stand, I can't see anything but a win for Arsenal. Fulham are still in contention to qualify for Europe next season and they should go all in to try and achieve it.
"I personally don't think Bukayo Saka will start for Arsenal against Fulham. Mikel Arteta should not rush him in a game like this. If they are 2-0 up in the second half, maybe he can come on and get some minutes under his belt. But I would never force him onto the pitch if the game is still 0-0. I think the priority has to be keeping him at 100 per cent for the Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
"I give Arsenal no chance in the title race now. I know they still have to play Liverpool, but I don't think Arne Slot's men will endure a catastrophic collapse in the league."