Arsenal get chance to close gap, but  Arteta warns of ‘big challenge’ at Fulham

Arsenal will recall their last visit to take on Marco Silva’s side saw their championship challenge unravel 12 months ago.

Mikel Arteta is not taking Fulham lightly (Chris Radburn/PA)

Mikel Arteta has admitted he is braced for a “big challenge” ahead of Arsenal’s bid to reduce Liverpool’s Premier League lead to just four points.

Liverpool’s derby postponement against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday has cleared the way for Arteta’s men to edge closer to the Reds when they face Fulham.