Zubimendi To Start, Merino On The Bench | 4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Fulham

Arsenal will face off against Fulham at Craven Cottage this Saturday evening as they hope to secure a victory in the London derby. The Gunners managed to earn a 2-0 win over West Ham United recently, which should keep them in good spirits ahead of this game.

Mikel Arteta will set his players up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this clash. Martin Zubimendi could play from the start of this game versus the Cottagers.

4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup To Face Fulham

Defence

David Raya will play in goal for the North London club after he kept a clean sheet in his last league appearance. William Saliba will continue to function alongside Gabriel at the centre of the Arsenal backline as they look to maintain a solid shape on the defensive end of the field.

Jurrien Timber will try to prove his worth as the right-back, while Riccardo Calafiori hopes to impress on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will get the freedom to go forward and join in on the attack at every chance they get.

Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: William Saliba of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Midfield

Arteta could go with a midfield three of Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze as they look to establish their dominance over the opposition at the centre of the park.

Martin Odegaard is unlikely to recover in time from his knee injury. However, Mikel Merino will be available for selection on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Leandro Trossard will try to make a difference on the left flank, while Bukayo Saka looks to weave his magic as the right-winger.

Viktor Gyokeres will spearhead Arteta’s attack up top. He has to find a way to be a constant menace in front of the Fulham goal.

Gabriel Martinelli will be named on the bench as he waits for his opportunity to influence the game in the latter stages of the derby if the Gunners are in need of a goal by then. However, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined because of injuries.