The Premier League weekend wraps up with a London derby as Fulham host Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET, and the match will be televised across NBC, UNIVERSO, and streaming live on Peacock and fuboTV.
Match Details
- Fixture: Fulham vs. Arsenal
- Competition: Premier League — Round 8
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Craven Cottage — London, England
- Stadium Capacity: 29,130
- Pitch Surface: Grass
- Weather Forecast: 57°F, Cloudy
How to Watch Live
- TV Channels (U.S.):
- NBC
- UNIVERSO / NBC East Stream
- NBC Sports 4K
- Streaming Options:
- fuboTV
- Peacock
- UNIVERSO NOW
Coverage begins ahead of kickoff on NBC’s Premier League pre-match show, with Spanish-language coverage available on UNIVERSO.
Match Preview
Arsenal travel across London looking to continue their strong Premier League form and maintain pressure on the league leaders. Under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have combined defensive stability with quick, attacking transitions — and their title ambitions remain intact heading into Round 8.
Fulham, meanwhile, will look to make the most of home advantage at Craven Cottage. Manager Marco Silva has crafted a disciplined, possession-based side capable of frustrating top-six opponents. However, consistency in front of goal has been an issue, and they’ll need a clinical edge to challenge Arsenal’s back line.
Key Storylines
- Arsenal’s attacking rhythm: With stars like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Declan Rice in form, the Gunners are expected to dictate play.
- Fulham’s home resilience: The Cottagers have turned Craven Cottage into a difficult place for visiting sides, with strong defensive organization and support from the home crowd.
- Set-piece danger: Arsenal’s strength in dead-ball situations could be a deciding factor against Fulham’s compact defense.
Prediction
Fulham will aim to keep things tight and counter when possible, but Arsenal’s quality in attack and midfield control should be enough to secure three points in this London derby.
Projected Score: Arsenal 2, Fulham 0