Fulham are set to visit Emirates Stadium on Saturday, May 2, as Arsenal aim to re-establish a crucial six-point lead in the Premier League title race. This London derby is pivotal for Mikel Arteta's side, who are pushing for their first English crown since 2004, putting immense pressure on rivals Manchester City.

The Gunners were recently knocked off the Premier League summit for the first time since October after a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on April 29. This result allowed Pep Guardiola's team to close a 10-point gap, shifting momentum significantly in the title battle.

However, the fixture schedule has offered Arsenal a timely opportunity to regain their advantage. While Manchester City was engaged in FA Cup semifinal action last weekend, Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 home win over Newcastle United, ending a four-match losing streak in domestic competitions.

With Fulham visiting on Saturday, May 2, Arsenal have the chance to play their league fixture before Manchester City. City will not play in the league again until Monday, when they face a challenging trip to European-chasing Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Although Manchester City would still hold two games in hand before their Monday kick-off, a victory for Arsenal against Fulham would see them open up a significant six-point gap. This scenario would intensify the pressure on Pep Guardiola and his team, making their match against Everton even more critical in the tight Premier League title race.