Alex Iwobi is set for his 300th premier league appearance as Fulham battle Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday, Softfootball reports.
The Gunners academy graduate played a vital role as Nigeria hammered Benin Republic 4-0 at the Uyo international stadium to secure a World Cup play-off spot but a win against Mikel Arteta’s men will be great for the Super Eagles midfielder to celebrate his milestone.
Fulham are up for the game like they showed via their official X handle. Also followed with a video of Alex Iwobi in the gym accompanied with national teammates Samuel Chukwueze and Calvin Bassey.
Onto Saturday. ⏭️ pic.twitter.com/UYdbpnSlBp
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 16, 2025Back after a big international break. 🤍🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/tuyIUief9h
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 16, 2025For Fulham manager, Marco Silva, he views the game against Arsenal as a great test and expects his boys to be up for it. Here is a video of Silva’s interview shared by the club’s official X handle.
"It's a great test, and we love the great test." 👊
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 17, 2025Team News
Fulham’s Sasa Lukic and Dragan Stojkovic are not available for this encounter while Chukwueze is doubtful after picking a knock during the international break.
Striker, Raul Jimenez is still nursing a hip injury as well as Kenny Tete (knee) and Rodrigo Muniz (thigh) are guaranteed to miss out for the Cottagers, but Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno are all fit and ready to face their former club.
For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka receive a special recognition from the premier league for reaching his 200th appearance and he is available for the game against Fulham.
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has warned that his side must maintain their levels regardless of the injury situation. Here is a video of him talking about it courtesy Arsenal’s official X handle.
Maintaining our standards. pic.twitter.com/70aiuWTysa
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 17, 2025Gunners captain, Martin Odegaard has been ruled out for this London derby. Also out are Kai Havertz (knee), Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Noni Madueke (knee) while Ben White is doubtful for this encounter.
Fulham probable XI:
Leno; Diop, Bassey, Andersen; Castagne, Berge, Cairney, Sessegnon; Wilson, Iwobi; King
Arsenal probable XI:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Softfootball prediction
Fulham will definitely want a home win especially on a day Iwobi is making his 300th premier league appearance but Arsenal are a dangerous team, both defensively solid and good going forward. Fulham 1-2 Arsenal.
