Fulham predicted starting XI to face Arsenal: Silva to bring key players back into the fold after cup loss?

How could Fulham line up this weekend?
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Fulham have made a strong start to life back in the Premier League and are unbeaten in their opening three league matches following their promotion from the Championship.

The Cottagers drew with Liverpool and Wolves before beating Brentford last weekend.

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They were beaten in midweek away at Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup and will be looking to bounce back with a positive result against Arsenal on Saturday.

Here is how the London club could line up at the Emirates Stadium....

GK: Bernd Leno

He is poised to make his first appearance against his former club Arsenal.

RB: Kenny Tete

The Dutchman has competition for his spot from new signing Kevin Mbabu.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo

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The ex-Manchester City man will be looking to take his spot back from Shane Duffy and Issa Diop after the pair started against Crawley.

CB: Tim Ream

He will be looking to use all his experience to help Fulham pick up a result against Mikel Arteta’s side.

Preston North End striker Ched Evans is challenged by Fulham skipper Tim Ream at Craven CottagePreston North End striker Ched Evans is challenged by Fulham skipper Tim Ream at Craven Cottage
Preston North End striker Ched Evans is challenged by Fulham skipper Tim Ream at Craven Cottage

LB: Antonee Robinson

The USA international is also likely to come back in for Joe Bryan after the League Cup defeat.

CM: Joao Palhinha

He has impressed in the opening three games after his summer switch from Sporting Lisbon.

CM: Harrison Reed

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The midfielder was ever-present last term as Marco Silva’s men won the Championship title.

RW: Jay Stansfield

With Neeskens Kebano and Manor Solomon injury doubts, there could be an opportunity for the youngster to play again.

CAM: Andreas Pereira

He joined Fulham earlier in this transfer window from Manchester United.

Pereira scored Flamengo’s only goal in Wednesday’s Copa Libertadores win over Colombiaian side Deportes Tolima. Credit: Getty.Pereira scored Flamengo’s only goal in Wednesday’s Copa Libertadores win over Colombiaian side Deportes Tolima. Credit: Getty.
Pereira scored Flamengo’s only goal in Wednesday’s Copa Libertadores win over Colombiaian side Deportes Tolima. Credit: Getty.

LW: Bobby Reid

The attacker got on the scoresheet against Brentford last time out in the league.

ST: Aleksandar Mitrovic

The Cottagers’ main man already has three goals under his belt so far in this campaign.

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