Mikel Arteta have been handed triple injury news with the surprise of Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard back in the team.
Leandro Trossard, who is starting the game has been passed fit enough to take against Fulham.
With the Citizens' 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace, the Gunners' Premier League advantage over Manchester City is only two points heading into the match at Craven Cottage.
But, the inclusion of Brazilian attacker Gabriel Jesus in the matchday roster has encouraged Arsenal.
Gabriel Jesus was seen arriving with the team ahead of the Premier League clash at 3pm GMT.
If you recall that The 25-year-old had a knee injury while serving as an international, and hasn't played for the table-toppers since before the World Cup break.
Mikel Arteta resisted the urge to take Sporting Lisbon with the team to Portugal on Thursday for the Europa League match.
The dramatic comeback win against Borurnemouth last week resulted in a slight groin injury for the January signing from Brighton Hove Albion
It was reported that the 28-year-old wouldn't return until April after the break, But, he has recovered earlier than anticipated, and on Sunday, his team will test their mettle against Marco Silva's group.
Martin Odegaard, the captain, also participates in the game after being forced to sit out of the 2-2 tie with Sporting.
Along with Kieran Tierney, the Norwegian playmaker was forced to miss the game owing to sickness.
Meanwhile Eddie Nketiah, a center-forward, has injured his ankle and is unable to join the team.
Mohamed Elneny is also another long term absentee from the team due to a serious ankle injury.
Arsenal has won their previous four Premier League games since losing to City last month.
Fulham: Leno, Tete, Adarabioyo, Ream, Antonee Robinson, Reed,
Lukic, Reid, Andreas Pereira, Solomon, Mitrovic. Subs: Rodak, Wilson, James, Vinicius, Diop, Francois, Harris, Wickens, Charlie Robinson.
Arsenal: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard,
Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli. Subs: Tierney, Gabriel Jesus, Smith Rowe, Holding, Tomiyasu, Jorginho, Vieira, Nelson, Turner.
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