London is a hotspot for footballing talent over the years, so it comes as little surprise that sides like Arsenal and Fulham have had some overlap with players over the years.
Stars such as Willian, Callum Chambers and Cedric Soares have all featured for both clubs in years gone by.
However, more than ever, that line between the teams has grown increasingly blurred as four stars in the current Fulham team have also featured for Arsenal.
So with that said, here’s a look at a few familiar faces fans may recognise ahead of Fulham vs Arsenal.
Emile Smith Rowe
Arsenal sold Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham in the summer transfer window for a fee in the region of £34million.
The playmaker has excelled since making the switch, getting more regular game time in the attacking midfield positions.
For Emile Smith Rowe, it’s been a move that has come with a clean injury slate so far too, with hopes that he can recapture his best form.
It remains to be seen whether Mikel Arteta will regret selling such a big talent, with so much sentiment from the fans due to his early days at the club.
However, with game time limited, holding him back from excelling elsewhere could’ve been a waste of the Hale End academy graduate’s talent.
Bernd Leno
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was a regular at Arsenal after joining the club in 2018 from Bayer Leverkusen, with a few big moments to show for his efforts.
However, with the arrival of Mikel Arteta, there was a change in direction as the incoming Aaron Ramsdale ousted the German shot-stopper as the new number one.
The Arsenal boss preferred a goalkeeper who had a bit more quality in passing out from the back, causing a huge shift.
After a season on the bench, Leno was sold to Fulham and he has been their number-one choice ever since.
The 32-year-old has been impressive and could come back to haunt the Gunners in their clashes against him.
Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi made his way through the academy at Arsenal and proved to be an impressive talent in his time at the club.
Unfortunately, he simply wasn’t able to become a guaranteed mainstay, with Unai Emery selling Iwobi just months before Arteta took charge.
The Nigerian international joined Everton before making a switch to Fulham in 2023, where his versatility and quality on the ball has made him a threat.
The 28-year-old is capable of playing on either flank as well as in central midfield and the more attacking playmaker roles.
As he approaches the peak of his career, Iwobi has started to show just how good he really can be when it comes to influencing games.
Reiss Nelson
While he isn’t a former player for Arsenal yet, Reiss Nelson’s struggle for game time saw him join Fulham on loan in the summer looking for more opportunities.
The winger can’t play his parent club, but has shown sparks of quality at times to help the Cottagers in their push for Europe.
Whether he can join the ex-Arsenal contingent at Craven Cottage on a permanent basis remains to be seen ahead of the transfer window.
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