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Title: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: KentFulham on April 30, 2026, 10:05:39 AM
Leno

Castagne (Tete if Available)
Anderson
Bassey
Sessegnon

Lukic
Berge
Wilson
ESR
Chuck

Raul

Feels like the right lineup to me to grab at least a point this weekend.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: Bobsffc on April 30, 2026, 10:59:51 AM
I'd agree with that...though Sessegnon must be an injury doubt, so it might well be Robinson
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 11:24:46 AM
Think we will go as starting line up from last Saturday injuries permitting. Would not be surprised to see Kevin in squad this weekend if we can go by what has been mentioned last couple of manager press conferences.
We can only dream ESR scoring late winner or equaliser literally???
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: KentFulham on April 30, 2026, 01:06:41 PM
Quote from: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 11:24:46 AMThink we will go as starting line up from last Saturday injuries permitting. Would not be surprised to see Kevin in squad this weekend if we can go by what has been mentioned last couple of manager press conferences.
We can only dream ESR scoring late winner or equaliser literally???

I am going 1-2 Fulham. Eze for Arsenal and Wilson/ESR for Fulham
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 01:39:42 PM
Quote from: KentFulham on April 30, 2026, 01:06:41 PM
Quote from: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 11:24:46 AMThink we will go as starting line up from last Saturday injuries permitting. Would not be surprised to see Kevin in squad this weekend if we can go by what has been mentioned last couple of manager press conferences.
We can only dream ESR scoring late winner or equaliser literally???

I am going 1-2 Fulham. Eze for Arsenal and Wilson/ESR for Fulham
Arsenal away is probably worse than Burnley away was when it comes to winning? Not even sure when they were Woolwich we won at there place? Hopefully someone can come up with last time we beat them away was 100 years ago to the day?? so we are due a win there?
Hope your right Kent but have a feeling it might be a bit like Liverpool away when it was a good time to play them and we never showed up only to our have our tummy's tickled and never laid a glove on them?
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: SerbianLad on April 30, 2026, 01:46:23 PM
Quote from: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 01:39:42 PMArsenal away is probably worse than Burnley away was when it comes to winning? Not even sure when they were Woolwich we won at there place? Hopefully someone can come up with last time we beat them away was 100 years ago to the day?? so we are due a win there?
Hope your right Kent but have a feeling it might be a bit like Liverpool away when it was a good time to play them and we never showed up only to our have our tummy's tickled and never laid a glove on them?

According to this website:https://www.11v11.com/teams/fulham/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Arsenal/ (https://www.11v11.com/teams/fulham/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Arsenal/) we never beat Arsenal away.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 02:02:04 PM
Quote from: SerbianLad on April 30, 2026, 01:46:23 PM
Quote from: JimmyConway on April 30, 2026, 01:39:42 PMArsenal away is probably worse than Burnley away was when it comes to winning? Not even sure when they were Woolwich we won at there place? Hopefully someone can come up with last time we beat them away was 100 years ago to the day?? so we are due a win there?
Hope your right Kent but have a feeling it might be a bit like Liverpool away when it was a good time to play them and we never showed up only to our have our tummy's tickled and never laid a glove on them?

According to this website:https://www.11v11.com/teams/fulham/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Arsenal/ (https://www.11v11.com/teams/fulham/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Arsenal/) we never beat Arsenal away.
What's the bigger possibility winning at The Arsenal or wearing our new home kit for next season against Newcastle??
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: sarnian on April 30, 2026, 05:05:37 PM
Reading between the lines of what Silva stated today there could be other injuries sustained this week as well as Sess and Iwobi that we know about.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: Southcoastffc on April 30, 2026, 05:24:18 PM
Quote from: sarnian on April 30, 2026, 05:05:37 PMReading between the lines of what Silva stated today there could be other injuries sustained this week as well as Sess and Iwobi that we know about.
""Sessegnon is going to be out of the next game, and probably the one after will be the same story for him, and then we will have to assess him day by day. For the Arsenal game, for sure out. For the game after, for sure out.

"Alex [Iwobi] is out still, plus Kevin. Kenny [Tete], we will have to see how he reacts from the last two sessions. He can probably be involved in the game.

"We have some doubts on some players, but we will assess them tomorrow to see how they react from things that happened in the week"   ::cry::
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: C Block on April 30, 2026, 06:16:45 PM
We hardly play any games compared to so many others and yet we're down to the bare bones squad wise,
How would we get through a European season if we were to qualify?
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: sunburywhite on April 30, 2026, 06:18:19 PM
Leno

Diop Anderson Bassey
Tete/Castagne     Robinson/Sess

Lukic     Berger
Wilson        ESR

Raul
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: Fulham 1879 on April 30, 2026, 06:24:57 PM
I wouldn't play 5 at the back as there must be a very good chance Arsenal will score at least twice, so we'll need our shooting boots on.

Leno / Castagne Anderson Bassey Robinson / Lukic Parkerball / Wilson ESR Chuk / Raul
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: KentFulham on April 30, 2026, 07:13:46 PM
If Tete is fit he comes in for TC. With AR sure to start on the left, he needs to dig deep and put to bed his performan es this season and bring the good stuff
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: SerbianLad on April 30, 2026, 07:14:12 PM
              Leno
Castagne Andersen Bassey Robinson
          Berge Lukic
    Wilson ESR Chukwueze
              Raul

I think you have to go unchanged after last week(apart from Robinson who needs to come in for injured Sess, obviously).

If we manage to score first, put Diop and Tete on for ESR/Chukwueze and Castagne and move to a back 5 to try and hold on to the lead, as Arsenal aren't very good against a low-block.

If we are losing, Tete on for Castagne at some point too, but then keep the back 4 and bring on attacking options like Bobb, Muniz, King, TC,etc.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: ffcthereligion on April 30, 2026, 09:10:58 PM
I'd be tempted for back 5 from start then get at them from 1-0 down if needed. They've not got the chops to go for a second goal anyway
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: We Are Premier League on May 01, 2026, 09:17:02 AM
Think we might go for 3 CB's to be stronger on deffensive corners.

                                   Raul
                     Bobb              Wilson
                                      Lukic
Robinson           Berge               Castagne
                 Bassey Andersen Diop
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: KentFulham on May 01, 2026, 10:22:20 AM
Quote from: We Are Premier League on May 01, 2026, 09:17:02 AMThink we might go for 3 CB's to be stronger on deffensive corners.

                                   Raul
                     Bobb              Wilson
                                      Lukic
Robinson           Berge               Castagne
                 Bassey Andersen Diop


For me thats too defensive, unless of course AR and TC are going to be up and down the wing all day. For me we need to go out and play to win, not sit back and take a hammering
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: Jules on May 01, 2026, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: We Are Premier League on May 01, 2026, 09:17:02 AMThink we might go for 3 CB's to be stronger on deffensive corners.

                                   Raul
                     Bobb              Wilson
                                      Lukic
Robinson           Berge               Castagne
                 Bassey Andersen Diop

Set piece defending will be key in this game for us. Their delivery is always pin point, and Leno will need to command his box.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: alfie on May 01, 2026, 01:13:14 PM
Quote from: Jules on May 01, 2026, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: We Are Premier League on May 01, 2026, 09:17:02 AMThink we might go for 3 CB's to be stronger on deffensive corners.

                                   Raul
                     Bobb              Wilson
                                      Lukic
Robinson           Berge               Castagne
                 Bassey Andersen Diop

Set piece defending will be key in this game for us. Their delivery is always pin point, and Leno will need to command his box.
Not sure Bobb will be strong enough, got to stick with the press of ESR.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: Jim© on May 01, 2026, 01:31:46 PM
I'd get big Issa in for this one personally, not sure how that'd effect the shape of the team. Though both Robinson and Castagne are useful wingbacks I suppose.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: WindyCity on May 01, 2026, 03:47:22 PM
Quote from: C Block on April 30, 2026, 06:16:45 PMWe hardly play any games compared to so many others and yet we're down to the bare bones squad wise,
How would we get through a European season if we were to qualify?

And this is also a concern for me.  Very important to stay in the Premier League.  It is kind of a double edged sword, isn't it?  Many here hoping for a good run-in and maybe a European position.  And that's all well and good, but only if the team doesn't jeopardize its' place in the League.  It would require investment in new players and trying to lengthen the quality/depth of the club.
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: RAY Rock on May 01, 2026, 04:06:43 PM
             Leno
   
     Diop , Anderson , Bassey

Castagne                    Robinson

         Berge , Lukic

         Bobb , Wilson
             
             Jimenez
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: perry geyton on May 02, 2026, 12:03:17 AM
Quote from: KentFulham on April 30, 2026, 10:05:39 AMLeno

Castagne (Tete if Available)
Anderson
Bassey
Sessegnon

Lukic
Berge
Wilson
ESR
Chuck

Raul

Feels like the right lineup to me to grab at least a point this weekend.

Tim played well against Villa, can't drop him, no way, maybe Tete for the last part
Title: Re: Lineup v Arsenal
Post by: btffc on May 02, 2026, 03:17:50 AM
Definitely controversial but I'd drop Wilson then bring him on early in the 2nd half. See if he can exploit tired legs to find better spaces to get shots off.