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Arsenal Dealt Blow as Mikel Arteta Confirms 2 Key Players Will Not Be Fit to Feature Against Fulham
- Arsenal host Fulham on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 5:30pm BST with the chance to move six points clear of Manchester City at the Premier League summit.
- This crucial fixture falls between the two legs of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, forcing manager Mikel Arteta to balance domestic title ambitions with European competition.
- Uncertainty surrounds Kai Havertz, who remains a doubt with a "muscular niggle," while Arsenal welcome back Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori; Arteta will provide a full team news update on Friday.
- Manchester City, currently trailing, do not play Everton until Monday night, giving Arsenal a scheduling advantage to extend their lead at the top of the table.
- Fresh legs from Riccardo Calafiori could allow Arteta to manage fatigue following the midweek Champions League match as the Gunners seek to maintain momentum in the season's final stages.
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