Arsenal has leapfrogged the defending champions, Liverpool, and is quickly proving that it is the frontrunner take this year’s title. Along with wins in both EFL Cup and UEFA Champions League action, the Gunners have gone unbeaten in five straight EPL contests, only losing to Liverpool so far this season.

Coming off a victory over West Ham United, Arsenal FC will face off against Fulham, who just lost to AFC Bournemouth, on Saturday. For our prediction on this matchup, continue reading.

Fulham and Arsenal could be hearing from the Premier League and the PGMOL after Anthony Taylor was crowded at the pitch-side monitor.

The Premier League returns on Saturday, Oct. 18 after the international break with Arsenal at the top of the standings. The Gunners are one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool and look to maintain that advantage when they meet Fulham on Matchday 8. Fulham have logged eight points so far on the season, exactly half of Arsenal's point total.

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Former Fulham and Arsenal player Steve Sidwell has argued that the Gunners’ penalty for a foul on Bukayo Saka should not have been overturned by VAR on Saturday.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty